Senior Aptitude Project Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Aptitude Project Manager will provide overall regional direction and leadership for the Aptitude program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, financial management, team leadership and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and business development and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Career Path: Aptitude Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Coordinate technology‑related design and construction efforts that meet constructability, quality, financial and technical standards.
• Provide technical expertise related to design assist, installation, and network integration of complete and related systems.
• Create technology‑specific scopes of work and responsibility matrices tailored to individual projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and obtain vendor & trade‑partner pricing to compile complete & accurate budgets or hard‑bid proposals.
• Manage budgets, costs and projections related to assigned projects.
• Assist with the development, dissemination, accountability and discipline of Aptitude processes and standards.
• Lead, coach and motivate team members in a proactive manner, consistent with JE Dunn’s Strategic Objectives and Core Values.
• Support the deployment of Aptitude strategies for project delivery to achieve project financial, quality and performance objectives.
• Participate in company‑wide communication programs and strategy sessions to enhance the company’s ability to effectively market, sell and deliver technology‑related services.
• Manage budgets, schedule, staffing projections, billing and collections relating to assigned projects.
• Develop and manage a project plan & schedule to identify tasks, resources and timing to achieve project objectives (scope, schedule, cost, quality).
• Track and report progress on the achievement of project milestones with team members, stakeholders and team leaders.
• Communicate, track and resolve issues promptly throughout the life of the project.
• Determine how results will be measured and complete a post‑project evaluation of performance to plan.
• Ensure that all project documents are properly managed and archived upon project completion.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, establishing networks, benchmarking practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Engage local civic organizations and municipality activities to position Aptitude as a differentiator supporting JE Dunn as an industry leader.
• Manage the technology consulting process between JE Dunn and client/owner’s consultants and contractors.
• Initiate business development activities to grow the Aptitude contribution to the organization.
• Provide oversight of Aptitude strategic direction, including resource, financial, client‑development and growth strategies.
• Serve as the regional relationship executive and escalation point for project, financial, business‑development, contractual and client‑relationship risk.
• Conduct periodic project risk assessments, communicate risks to the National Aptitude Director, and ensure appropriate solutions are implemented.
• Ensure staffing levels are sufficient relative to contractual commitments, schedules and growth strategies; review resource management plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders and Project Executives to develop business plans and operational decisions, evaluating them to meet short‑ and long‑term performance goals.
• Develop, communicate and lead comprehensive organization communication on Aptitude integration as part of regional self‑perform strategies.
• Recruit, select, orient and train new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, IT or a related field (required). Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 10+ years experience in Information Technology/Security/Life Safety related systems (required).
• 8+ years of project management experience (required).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Potential exposure to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment locations may include project sites and/or office.
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.