Senior Consultant

Full Time

Hybrid / Washington D.C.

Posted on September 16, 2026

Summary

This role supports our Physical Security Practice Group to address the needs of our client base, primarily in the Washington, D.C. market. This exciting position interfaces directly with our clients and will deliver security systems technology design and project management services. This position is expected to lead large complex projects throughout the project lifecycle while managing multiple stakeholders to coordinate activities.

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Core Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Lead individual projects and project teams in low-voltage system project management, including design, implementation, construction administration, and commissioning.
Meet client budget, quality control, and scheduling requirements across all phases.
Track project-related issues, follow up with project team members on status, and identify barriers to resolution — developing strategies to overcome them.
Perform technology security assessments and develop prioritized improvement plans.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer relations, including maintaining customer satisfaction metrics and responding to client inquiries and technical/end-user questions.
Communicate effectively with client Senior Leadership, including Senior Director and Vice President-level stakeholders.

Business Performance

Support team members managing similar projects.
Partner with Physical Security Practice Group leadership on financial goals, including revenue attainment and project profitability objectives.

Competencies

Project management expertise across the full lifecycle
Extensive knowledge of physical security operations and technology design, including electronic security systems such as access control, intercom communications, electronic surveillance, and alarm monitoring
Strong communications skills, ability to communicate with clients Senior Leadership (Senior Directors and Vice President level stakeholders)
Commitment to ethical and transparent work

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of project management experience, or ten (10) years of project management experience.
Experience delivering physical security design and project management services to an organization or end user.

Preferred Education and Experience

CPP, PSP, and/or PMP certifications a plus
Understanding of a project management life cycle, with an ability to read and understand proposals and develop preliminary project plans (tasks, timeframes, deliverables)
Familiarity with the architectural design/construction process (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration)
Strong communications skills, ability to communicate with client Senior Leadership including Senior Director and Vice President level stakeholders
Highly proficient in Office 365
Working knowledge in Bluebeam design software

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with days and hours of work generally Monday through Friday. This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel as needed will be expected. Travel estimated at <30%.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be performed while sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling calls and using standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

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