Project Lead - Security

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Job Summary:

The Project Lead - Security Systems will act as the on-site coordinator and crew lead supervisor for program and installation of Security Systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV and Intrusion systems) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings. The Project Lead - Security Systems’s task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Project Lead - Security Systems will consistently supervise several Crew Leads – Security Systems, assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training, assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings, initiate performance related communications and escalate to Security Systems Project Manager if necessary.
• The Project Lead - Security Systems coordinates with SS Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• The Project Lead - Security Systems fully completes all IES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Project Lead - Security Systems serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required.
• The Project Lead - Security Systems performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge of card access, CCTV, CATV and intrusion systems; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Project Lead - Security Systems will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly.

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

• The Project Lead - Security Systems must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

• Regular attendance is mandatory

Tools:

• Tools: Tools: Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver – all sizes (regular and Phillips,), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (adjustable, needle nose, lineman), hammer, cable stripper, insulated crimping tool, flashlight and gloves. Multimeter, butt-set, toner/wand, coax compression and/or hex crimp tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in security systems installation.
• Must possess a minimum of twelve (12) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Career Path:

Superintendent or General Superintendent - Security Systems