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Project Lead jobs in Seattle are in strong demand across technology, construction, healthcare, and aerospace, with roles concentrated in South Lake Union, the Central District, and Bellevue. Employers hiring right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, TikTok, and Amazon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Electronic Security Project Manager
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Allied Universal Technology Services is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls project-planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation projects to include, but not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning, and financial success. This role is responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation, and inspection scheduling. The Senior Project Manager must be capable of executing the project on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation, and management of multiple projects varying in size and complexity.
**WA 06 Admin and Journeyman License Required**
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors and internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipate return (revenue, growth, and customer retention)
- Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives
- Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets.
- Implement changes in project, contract price, and installation plans to include the estimation, development, and submission of Change Orders
- Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis
- Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility
- Prepare the project installation plan, manages the plans, and prepares and implements job procedures
- Maintain construction schedules and coordinate task-scheduling with other trades
- Maintain all records of job status, job changes and material flow
- Define project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability
- Plan and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems
- Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors
- Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget
- Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed
- Develop fallback and contingency plans
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
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Must possess one or more of the following:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electronic security industry
- A minimum of two (2) years of related low-voltage field
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
- Ability to work independently and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which requires knowledge of technical and business environments
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Team Player with strong work ethic
- Excellent follow-up and leadership skills
- Strong analytical decision-making capabilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines
- Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting
- Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field
- PMP from the Project Management Institute
- Six (6) years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience
- Five (5) years of experience in the electronic security industry
- Experience in the security industry
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
- Pay Range: $130k-$150k
Closing
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
Requisition ID
2026-1630212
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Project Lead Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's largest hiring sectors: enterprise software, healthcare systems, commercial construction, and aerospace. Roles concentrate in South Lake Union's tech corridor, First Hill's hospital campuses, and the Eastside suburbs around Bellevue and Redmond. Candidates who combine formal project management credentials with direct experience in one of these industries move faster through Seattle hiring pipelines than generalists.
Which companies hire project leads in Seattle?
Seattle project lead roles are posted by Colliers Engineering & Design, TikTok, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Seattle's hiring base mixes global technology corporations, major health networks, regional construction firms, and aerospace primes, giving project leads a wider range of employer types than most U.S. cities.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though availability depends on the industry: software and analytics roles are often remote-friendly, while construction, manufacturing, and healthcare project leads are typically required on site. About 32% of project lead openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the highest share in Seattle's large enterprise software and cloud services employers.
How can I get a project lead job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is moving into a project coordinator or associate project manager role at a mid-size tech company or health system, then building toward a lead title. Seattle's dense startup scene and large general contractors like those in the South Seattle industrial corridor regularly hire coordinators who can grow into lead roles, especially candidates who demonstrate ownership of a single workstream early.
Which industries hire the most project leads in Seattle?
Seattle project lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Seattle's position as a hub for cloud computing, major hospital networks, and one of the country's largest commercial construction markets keeps demand for project leads consistently high across all three sectors.
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