Special Systems Subject Matter Experts   – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE*

Special Systems Subject Matter Experts – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE

Access Control & Security Systems SME

CCTV & Video Surveillance SME

FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) SME

Pennsylvania | Maryland | New Jersey |Delaware

Full-Time | On-Site | PA/MD/NJ/DE

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

• Access Control & Security Systems SME
• Provides technical leadership for the planning, design, integration, testing, and commissioning of airport access control and security systems. Responsible for ensuring compliance with aviation security requirements, including credential management, biometric access, perimeter security, badging systems, intrusion detection, and integration with airport operational and security platforms. Supports stakeholder coordination with airport authorities, security agencies, designers, contractors, and system vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

• CCTV & Video Surveillance SME
• Serves as the technical authority for airport video surveillance systems, including camera networks, video management systems (VMS), video analytics, storage architecture, and monitoring centers. Oversees system design, coverage analysis, technology selection, integration with security and operational systems, and compliance with aviation security standards. Provides expertise during design reviews, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.

• FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) SME
• Leads the planning, design, implementation, and integration of Flight Information Display Systems that provide real-time passenger information throughout airport terminals. Responsible for display infrastructure, software platforms, data interfaces with operational databases, wayfinding integration, and system reliability. Ensures FIDS solutions support airport operational efficiency, passenger experience, and seamless coordination with airlines, airport operations, and technology stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with 10 years of experience

or

20 years of experience working with Access Control & Security Systems SME, CCTV & Video Surveillance SME, or FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) SME

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

Access Control & Security Systems SME – Qualifications

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in the design, implementation, integration, and commissioning of electronic security systems, with significant airport or transportation infrastructure experience.

Demonstrated experience with access control systems, credential management, biometric technologies, badging systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security solutions.

Thorough understanding of aviation security regulations, airport operational requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Experience integrating access control systems with airport operational databases, command-and-control platforms, identity management systems, and other security technologies.

Proficiency in networked security architectures, cybersecurity principles, and system interoperability requirements.

Experience supporting security system testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to operations.

Ability to review design documents, technical specifications, shop drawings, and system submittals.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience coordinating among airport authorities, security agencies, consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, Lenel, Genetec, C•CURE, or equivalent) preferred.

CCTV & Video Surveillance SME – Qualifications

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in CCTV and video surveillance system design, implementation, and operations, including airport projects.

Extensive knowledge of IP-based camera systems, video management systems (VMS), video analytics, storage solutions, and network infrastructure.

Experience performing camera coverage analysis, surveillance assessments, and operational monitoring center design.

Familiarity with aviation security requirements and industry standards governing airport surveillance systems.

Demonstrated experience integrating CCTV systems with access control, intrusion detection, public safety, and command-and-control platforms.

Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements applicable to networked surveillance systems.

Experience supporting system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational readiness activities.

Ability to develop and review technical specifications, design drawings, calculations, and performance requirements.

Strong understanding of redundancy, resiliency, storage retention, and disaster recovery requirements for critical airport systems.

Proven ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and technology vendors.

Relevant certifications in video surveillance technologies, network infrastructure, or security systems preferred.

FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems) SME – Qualifications

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in airport technology systems, including significant experience with Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS).

Demonstrated expertise in the planning, design, deployment, integration, and commissioning of FIDS solutions for airport environments.

Strong knowledge of airport operational databases (AODB), airline interfaces, common-use systems, passenger processing systems, and data integration requirements.

Experience with display technologies, content management systems, digital signage networks, and wayfinding solutions.

Familiarity with airport terminal operations, passenger flow management, and customer experience considerations.

Experience defining system architecture, redundancy strategies, availability requirements, and disaster recovery solutions.

Knowledge of network infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and software integration methodologies.

Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, operational readiness, training, and handover activities.

Ability to develop and review technical specifications, interface control documents, design packages, and operational concepts.

Proven experience coordinating with airport operators, airlines, technology vendors, system integrators, and project delivery teams.

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership skills.

Experience on large-scale airport terminal development, expansion, or modernization programs preferred.

What Will Make You Stand Out

Certifications / Licenses

Software

Procore

e-Builder

Microsoft 365

Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

What You’ll Do

Access Control & Security Systems SME – Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, integration, testing, and commissioning of airport access control and electronic security systems.

Develop and review system architecture, design documents, technical specifications, and construction deliverables.

Provide technical oversight for access control, badging systems,