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Director of Installation

Santa Ana, California

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Director of Installation

Santa Ana, California Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2025-1439424 Date posted: 09/20/2025
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Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Apply today and be phenomenal—build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Job Description:

Allied Universal® Technology Services is seeking a Director of Installation. We are seeking a leader to serve as Director of Installation, overseeing security integration projects in the region. This role carries responsibility for multi-branch operations and plays a crucial part in ensuring the successful delivery of projects, client satisfaction, and alignment with company objectives. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing a large-scale installation portfolio, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of complex security integration projects. This role reports to and works closely with the Regional Vice President to execute strategy, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive financial performance across multiple branches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, guide and manage installation and project management activities across a multi-state region
  • Directly manage one or more Installation Managers; oversees the performance and development of the region's Project Managers and their project delivery teams
  • Establish goals, conduct evaluations, and drive accountability for project execution, financial results, and customer satisfaction

Operational & Project Excellence

  • Ensures the installation projects are executed according to plans, specifications, codes, and budgets, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Monitor project schedules, manpower planning, subcontractor performance, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and prevent delays
  • Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance of system installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines

Business & Client Accountability

  • Maintain profit and loss financial (P&L) responsibility for the region, ensuring adherence to budget expectations while driving profitability and operational efficiency
  • Serve as the escalation point for clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership; conduct site visits to verify quality, safety, and alignment with company standards
  • Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Service leadership to ensure seamless project transitions, consistent handoffs, and long-term customer relationships

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact leadership role in a growing security integration company with a strong national presence. You’ll shape how we deliver major projects, develop the next generation of installation leaders, and ensure client success across a large, dynamic territory.

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
  • Highly effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, as well as manage delivery timeframes
  • Experience with profit and loss financial (P&L) management experience, along with successfully building and developing teams
  • Results-oriented problem-solving skills that meet client and employee needs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain state-specific licensing (e.g., Class D, Alarm Installer)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Word)
  • Willingness and ability to travel to job sites, including overnight travel as needed
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and planning abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • College degree in business administration, management, or related field
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering or project management (techniques and tools)
  • Professional certifications in project management or resource management (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Agile, Waterfall)
  • Experience in the security integration industry
  • Knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
  • Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.)

BENEFITS:

  • Pay: $130,000 - $170,000, 20% annual bonus potential, auto allowance and gas card
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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Culture

  • OUR CORE VALUES MAKE US PHENOMENAL:
    Trusted, Reliable, Forward-Thinking, Courageous, Caring, Nimble and Responsive
  • Our shared sense of duty to our customers and to one another, a dedication to a customer experience that is an industry standard
  • Our relationships are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day.

Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Regional President
  • Regional Vice President
  • General Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Client Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Account Manager
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We do exciting and fulfilling work that protects people and assets, and that feels good

Rewards

From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, Generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.

  • Healthcare (Medical/Dental/ Vision)

  • Service Anniversary Bonus

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Company-Paid Life Insurance

  • Recognition & Rewards Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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