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Project Superintendent - Security Systems

Santa Ana, California

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Project Superintendent - Security Systems

Santa Ana, California Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2025-1443430 Date posted: 09/26/2025
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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 to hire an experienced Project Superintendent with specialized expertise in construction and electronic security system integration to oversee day-to-day field operations on the construction site and manage the short-term scheduling. The role encompasses workforce management, subcontractor coordination, materials and equipment oversight, specification compliance, scheduling inspections, quality control, and jobsite safety while maintaining project delivery on schedule and within budget.

Pay Range: $75,000 / yr - $120,000 / yr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversees daily construction and integration operations by scheduling subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in the critical path, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with specifications
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to communicate site activities, provide regular project updates, and manage documentation, including ASIs, RFIs, material submittals, permits, budgets, and scope adjustments
  • Provides technical oversight of integration operations, including blueprint reading, installation quality, system testing, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
  • Performs comprehensive quality control by conducting site walks, maintaining detailed daily logs, identifying and correcting deficiencies, coordinating inspections, and resolving construction conflicts to maintain standards
  • Enforces compliance and safety requirements by monitoring subcontractor performance, issuing noncompliance notices, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols
  • Lead multiple job site simultaneously, presiding over subcontractor meetings, managing punch lists, ensuring clean and organized job sites, and motivating teams to maintain productivity, professionalism, and collaboration
  • Opens the jobsites at beginning of the day and secures the jobsites at the end of the day
  • Role supports Orange, San Diego, Inland Empire and Los Angeles Counties

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVES):

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one (1) year of electronic security system integration experience in field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressive construction experience
  • Leads construction and electronic security integration projects from planning through execution, providing clear direction to subcontractors, technicians, and vendors while ensuring accountability across all phases
  • Oversees complex installations of access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and fire systems with strong technical expertise in blueprint reading, system integration, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Maintains responsibility for scheduling, resource allocation, and on-site problem resolution, driving projects to completion on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards
  • Builds and sustains strong relationships with executives, field staff, and clients through effective communication, proactive issue resolution, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Manufacture certifications in electronic security systems such as Lenel, Genetec, Brivo, AMAG, Axis, Milestone, Avigilon, DMP, Bosch, Notifier, Edwards (EST), Simplex

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan or Supplemental Income 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.

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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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Career Path

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

  • Engineering
  • Vice President of Engineering
  • Engineering Manager
  • Solution Architect III /
    Solution Engineer III
  • Solution Architect II /
    Solution Engineer II
  • Solution Architect I /
    Solution Engineer I
  • CAD Technician
  • Technician
  • Vice President
  • Installation Director /
    Service Director
  • Installation Manager /
    Service Manager
  • Senior Application Engineer
  • Application Engineer
  • Installation Technician III /
    Senior Service Technician
  • Installation Technician II /
    Service Technician
  • Installation Technician I
  • Sales
  • Senior Vice President, Sales
  • Vice President of Sales
  • Director of Strategic Solutions /
    Director of Sales
  • Enterprise Account Manager
  • Senior Account Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Proposal Coordinator /
    Account Specialist
  • Project Management
  • Senior Vice President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Strategic Programs
  • Program Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Superintendent
  • Project Coordinator
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As soon as I took an Installation Technician job with Allied Universal, I received training to help me succeed. I also really enjoy working with the Project Managers here.
- Brian M.

Rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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