Security Specialist - Major Projects
Michels Corporation
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Description
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Security Specialist of Major Projects can change yours.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan):
- Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement project-specific security plans for major capital, construction, and operational projects
- Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses during project planning and execution phases
- Ensure physical security requirements are incorporated into project designs, specifications, and operational procedures
- Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with company security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Recommend risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation effectiveness
- Investigate security incidents affecting project sites and recommend corrective actions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, 10+ years related experience, or equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team
- 10+ years of experience in corporate security, physical security, project security, risk management, construction security, or a related field (desired)
- Law enforcement, Military, and/or security experience (desired)
- Experience supporting security for large-scale construction projects, including data center or other critical infrastructure project (desired)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- disability insurance
About this role
Michels Corporation is seeking a Security Specialist to embed security strategy into major infrastructure projects from inception through completion. Working in Houston and reporting to the Director of Risk Management, you'll assess security risks, design protective measures, and ensure compliance across large-scale construction sites while collaborating with project managers, operations teams, and external partners. The role demands someone who can balance security rigor with project timelines and operational realities—identifying vulnerabilities early, recommending mitigation strategies, and investigating incidents when they occur.
This position suits someone with at least 10 years in corporate or physical security, ideally with construction project experience. A background in law enforcement or military is valued. You'll need a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Security Management (or equivalent experience), proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a valid driver's license with a clean record. Success requires strong communication and time management skills, comfort working under deadline pressure, and the ability to influence stakeholders across different departments and organizations.
Michels is a family-owned top-10% contractor with 10,000 employees and a track record of investing in staff development. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, disability coverage, 401(k), and additional plans, along with an average of $5,000 per employee annually in training.
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