Project Management for the Security Industry

Lead Security Projects with Confidence and Control

Installing security systems is only part of the job — delivering them on time, on budget, and by the book takes strong project management. This course at Volta Tech School is designed specifically for those looking to manage low-voltage and electronic security installations in the real world.

Whether you’re transitioning from technician to team lead, or aiming for a role in coordination or operations, this class gives you the tools, language, and mindset of a professional security project manager.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• Project lifecycle in the security industry: from bid to closeout

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, specs, and scopes of work

• Creating project plans, timelines, and resource schedules

• Managing technicians, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Coordinating with general contractors and end-users

• Budget tracking and cost control

• Site safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, AHJs)

• Handling change orders, delays, and unexpected issues

• Final walkthroughs, documentation, and sign-offs

🧰 Tools & Skills Covered:

• Gantt charts and basic project planning software

• Site documentation & change logs

• Communication skills for managing clients and crews

• Leadership, accountability, and field management techniques

👤 Who Should Enroll?

• Experienced installers aiming to move into leadership

• Team leads, supervisors, and foremen

• Office staff transitioning into project coordination

• Anyone who wants to understand how security jobs are truly managed

Project managers are the backbone of any successful security company. If you want to move up, lead teams, and run projects from the front — this course is where your leadership journey begins.

Train with Volta Tech School and step into a role where trust, planning, and performance come together.