Project Manager 1 - Columbus, OH

About the role

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage projects typically valued up to $1M, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manages many aspects of assigned projects from award through completion, including overall site management.
• Prepares project installation plan, manages the plan, and prepares and implements job procedures.
• Translates customer needs into detailed proposals and project implementation plans, and engages in project contract negotiation.
• Supervises project design engineering, installation labor, and subcontractors.
• Prepares project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices, and assists with collections.
• Communicates project requirements to the project team and wider organization, maintaining accurate job status records.
• Acts as "our customer's best service provider" at all times, ensuring Convergint is the customer's first choice for service.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks, developing strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Communicates project schedules, change proposals, and related activities to the customer, seeking to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Manages procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of the project within budget.
• Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs, preparing timely and accurate project cost reports.
• Manages subcontractor selection process and work.
• Manages direct reports, if applicable.
• Performs other duties 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.
• Team leadership, team building, and facilitation skills.
• 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.

Company Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
• Associates degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years relevant engineering, field service, or project management experience.
• Preferred experience in 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; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Pay

$72,900 - $80,000