Security Operations Manager

Position Overview

The Security Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of physical security technology deployments for new project sites. This role manages third-party consultants and vendors through installation and commissioning, develops project plans and forecasts, and ensures security systems are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards.

The Security Operations Manager provides lifecycle ownership of security technology assets—from planning and deployment through project closeout, decommissioning, redeployment, and replacement planning. The role maintains visibility into security equipment inventory and asset life cycles while helping ensure new projects leverage current, effective, and supportable security technologies.

District Overview

Our home office Real Estate team supports Kiewit by ensuring the company has the right facilities, in the right locations, operating efficiently and cost‑effectively. The team manages Kiewit’s portfolio of offices, yards, and project sites across North America, overseeing everything from lease strategy and financial analysis to construction coordination and vendor management. Their work enables districts and projects to operate smoothly by providing safe, functional, and well‑managed spaces that align with business needs and long‑term growth.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too 

Location

This is a full time in-office role located in Omaha, NE. Relocation assistance may be offered for this role. This role requires travel up to 30% of the time. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Security Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, security systems deployment, systems integration, construction technology, or a related field performing similar responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams.
• Experience managing third-party consultants, integrators, vendors, or contractors through technology installation and commissioning.
• Experience with physical security systems such as video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, or related security technologies preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong project planning, forecasting, scheduling, and reporting skills.
• Ability to develop and manage equipment inventory, lifecycle, replacement, and disposition processes.
• Strong analytical and financial planning skills, including budget forecasting and cost tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Comfortable working in both office and active construction/project site environments.
• Ability to coordinate work across geographically dispersed projects and stakeholders. #LI-AK1