Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee and coordinate all field activities for various types of projects, including large and complex or multi-phased projects, from deployment through completion and sign-off
• Maintain 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 or approvals
• Proactively identify and communicate potential project risks and collaborate to develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Proactively communicate project status, schedules, change proposals, change orders and related project activities on a regular basis with Operations Team and customer as directed
• Cook up the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget
• Ensure project milestones are achieved; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; adjust or correct project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet schedule and financial goals

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of project supervisory experience required
• Minimum of eight years of previous relevant installations, field service, project management or engineering experience with US government contracts or operations preferred; at least 5 years managing projects focused on installation, integration, or maintenance of electronic security system
• Experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: Construction, logistics, low-voltage or wireless communications, electrical, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus; project-specific industry certifications and/or licenses required
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Expert organizational and project management skills including cost control and financial analysis
• Technical aptitude in subject matter area a huge plus (construction, electronic security/fire alarm systems, network/IT, wireless or other communications systems)
• Leadership, mentoring, and staff development skills
• Act as a role model and leader for assigned teams and ensure all team members are treated fairly and provided growth opportunities
• Adaptability to respond effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative work environment for customer, stakeholders, and team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with schedule/Gantt chart review and analysis
• Provision and tracking of on-the-job training and coordination for vendor-based training to all contractors (Safety, QA, etc.) or customers as required