Project Manager

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology—video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring, and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

About the role

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct, and control project-planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation. Projects include all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning QC/QA, and financial success. Responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation, and inspection scheduling. The Project Manager must execute a portfolio of projects varying in size and complexity on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation, and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active and thoughtful communication with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to ensure efforts reflect anticipated return (revenue, growth, and customer retention).
• Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to achieve sales and project management objectives.
• Establish and maintain in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets.
• Implement changes in project, contract price, and installation plans, including estimation, development, and submission of Change Orders.
• Support company’s invoicing and collection efforts by ensuring all contractual terms are met, invoicing is accurate and timely, and aggressively monitoring reports in the ERP System.
• Manage project budget and project P&L responsibility.
• Prepare the project installation plan, determine goals, manage the plan, and implement job procedures.
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate task-scheduling with other trades.
• Maintain all records of job status, job changes, and material flow.
• Define project problems by working with financial, contract management, and management tools to assure project profitability.
• Plan and schedule engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities.
• Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors.
• Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources to mitigate impacts.
• Develop fallback and contingency plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• At least six years of project management experience; electronic security industry experience is preferred.
• A proven track record and verified references relating to the ability to manage 4+ million-dollar projects to schedule and budget.
• Expert knowledge of PM techniques and tools; general knowledge of contract laws and regulations.
• PMP from the Project Management Institute preferred.
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity requiring knowledge of technical and business environments.
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent follow-up and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical decision-making capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience in the security industry is preferred.
• Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meetings.

Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 annual.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days.
• Vacation time accrued at a rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.