Senior Associate, Security; Project Manager - NJ

Senior Associate, Security (Project Manager) - NJ

Madison, 122 Main Street, Madison, New Jersey, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

AMA Groupis seekingan experienced Senior Associate Security Project
Manager
who will be responsible for managing all project activities for our Access Control and Video Surveillance projects.

This position will be client interfacing, responsible for all parts of project delivery, involved technically, and responsible for leading and managing all internal resources on each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to develop Access Control and Video Surveillance criteriaandassistwith providing recommendations to client sand project teams
• Develop drawings and specifications for security system schematics inclusive of rise diagrams, access control devices, video surveillance devices, visitor management systems, and equipment room space requirements using AutoCAD and Revit
• Design and coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines; interface with clients and construction industry contractors
• Document and compile design criteria
• Coordinate door hardware requirements with project team members
• Prepare Security System documentation and RFP packages
• Write CSI format specifications for Security Systems
• Organize, lead, and prepare detailed meeting minutes for security coordination meetings

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’sin Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline;
  
  Security Systems Design certification of CPP is preferred
• 10+ years of experience with access control, turnstile integration, surveillance, and visitor management designing, planning, and project management
• Understanding of door hardware (mortise locks, electrified strikes, magnetic locks) and ability to coordinate detailed requirements with architect or door hardware professionals
• Thorough familiarity with blueprints and development of construction documentation
• Resource management in the development of construction documents and RFPs
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency
• Basic knowledge of MS Office:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project

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The Employee Experience
People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day-to-day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026—a people-first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA.

About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
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