Project Manager 1

About the role

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing various aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, directing, application engineering, budgeting, and procurement. Key responsibilities also include managing field installation, start-up, and close-out processes, ensuring projects are completed within budget, time schedules, and positive cash flow. Additionally, the Project Manager acts as a key interface with customers, focusing on maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manages many aspects of assigned projects (typically valued up to $1M) from award through completion of project, including overall site management for successful and timely completion within budget.
• Prepares project installation plan, manages the plan, and prepares and implements job procedures.
• Translates customer needs/requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; engages in project contract negotiation; provides technical assistance to sales force as and when required; supervises project design engineering; supervises installation labor and subcontractors; prepares project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; assists with collections on projects.
• Effectively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required, and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow, and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times, ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals, and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seeks to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Manages the procurement (including selection) of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget.
• Establish project milestones and analyzes costs; exposure to financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identifies reasons for low job site productivity and determines impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Manages the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, quality control standards, quality of service, and other customer requirements as they arise.
• Responsible for management of direct reports, if applicable. Manages subcontractor selection process and work.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

• Project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, electronic security systems, and AV systems).
• Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – actively seeks ways to act as a role model, guide, develop, and mentor others within the organization.
• Team leadership, team building, and facilitation skills.
• Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
• Adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution skills.
• Financial analytical skills including cost control.
• Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
• Associates degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years relevant engineering, field service, or project management.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (but not required): Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, and/or AV systems.
• Previous project supervisory experience.
• Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses; must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

Convergint offers a variety of programs and exceptional benefits, including:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION PLAN
• LIFE INSURANCE & DISABILITY PLAN
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment where all individuals can realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits, including:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION PLAN
• LIFE INSURANCE & DISABILITY PLAN
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Pay

The anticipated compensation of this position is $89,800 to $139,200 annual salary. Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.