Project Security Manager

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Calgary,Alberta

• Reports to and receives operational guidance from the Project Manager.
• Receives functional guidance from the Chief of Security through the Regional Security Manager (Americas).

• Supervises assigned Bechtel and/or contract security managers/leads in the delivery of security services.

• As appropriate to the assignment, maintains regular communications with:
• Company project management, functional managers, the customer, senior government officials, and peer security managers in the region - to ensure effective coordination of security programs and associated functional areas.
• Host government agencies - regarding regulatory compliance, law enforcement coordination, emergency operations, and other governmental security services that may impact project activities.
• Security equipment manufacturers, vendors, consultants, and security organizations - to remain informed of emerging technologies and assess their applicability for improving project security.

• Leads the overall direction, coordination, and execution of the project security program for a large and complex linear project, including oversight of the security for camp accommodations and related infrastructure.
• Manages the administration, operations, and policy implementation of a project-wide security program, ensuring compliance with host government regulations, contractual obligations, and customer security requirements.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security strategies and programs to proactively address potential threats, respond to security incidents, and mitigate risks to personnel, assets, operations, and reputation.
• Directs the development and execution of site-specific security plans, procedures, and emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring alignment with project needs and regional threat environment.
• Provides functional leadership, mentorship, and operational support to the project's security team (internal and external), including contract security guard force personnel, to ensure consistent and effective service delivery across all project areas.
• Maintains regular communication with project managers and functional leaders to ensure that security considerations are integrated into project planning, proposals, and execution in compliance with customer requirements and legal mandates.
• Monitors the effectiveness of security operations, including performance of subcontractor security leads and adherence to scope, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Develops plans and organizes, and directs the activities of security managers and leads, ensuring alignment with local laws,, regulatory requirements, and the expectations of the project customer, and functional security leadership.
• Implements tailored security awareness and training programs, both project wide and group specific, that reinforce a strong security culture, promote procedural compliance and support community and cultural awareness.
• Represents project management on all security-related matters, including participation in project status meetings, customer engagements, coordination with government entities, and collaboration with peer security professionals.
• Manages investigations related to lost, missing, or stolen property and assets, allegations of criminal misconduct, violations of project work rules, and any other security incidents reported with the project scope.
• Develops and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internal security personnel and security leads and service providers, ensuring audits and inspections are conducted routinely, findings are documented, and the results are reviewed for continuous improvement.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of jobsite security programs, performs trend analyses, and conducts in-depth investigations to support continuous improvements and risk mitigations and enhance security posture.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and industry security counterparts to enable continuous threat monitoring and intelligence sharing, and to support the development of timely threat assessments, mitigation strategies, emergency response actions, contingency planning, and personnel travel and evacuation protocols
• Identifies, develops, and delivers specialized training for security lead personnel and their teams to ensure skillsets meet evolving project and operational requirements.

• Formal and specialized training in industrial security, criminal justice, industrial relations, personnel and resource management, and associated disciplines or a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred or international equivalent).
• Significant experience in law enforcement, military, intelligence, or public, private or government security organization. (preferably with 13+ years of experience or 17+ years of relevant work experience)
• Extensive knowledge of current physical security principles, procedures, and equipment & technology applicable to protection of construction activities, offices, and senior executives in national and international environments.
• Prior experience in managing security programs, including program planning, budgeting, and personnel administration, as well as practical experience in an international security environment for a multi-cultural workforce. (preferably with 17+ years of work experience)
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communications with government officials, senior managers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Cognizant of health & safety conditions and challenges in performing work in remote terrestrial areas for extended periods of time and knowledge with regard to the .
• Leads a multi-company linear security program for a pipeline project spanning terrestrial and maritime environments, high-risk jurisdictions and extreme terrain. Maintains strong coordination with imbedded security leads and a transparent relationship with the customer, while ensuring culturally sensitive operations that respect Indigenous communities and groups opposed to energy development.

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