Surveillance & Access Control Project Manager

Company Overview

Aerowave Technologies has provided safety and security technology solutions, specifically two-way radio systems and surveillance and access control solutions, to a diverse and growing base of blue-chip clients for over 25 years. The company measures success by the number of clients' lives connected, with a goal to connect 120,000 lives in 2031. Aerowave runs on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to strengthen six key components: Vision, People, Data, Process, Issues, and Traction.

Core Values

• Our Client is our North Star: Adapt and adjust to serve clients above all else.
• Win Together: Encourage each other to make a positive impact every day.
• Constant Improvement: Make a little progress every day, leading to BIG results.
• Deliver Solutions, Not Excuses: Solve challenging problems and hold ourselves accountable; we don't blame others.

These Core Values are used in hiring, review, reward, and recognition decisions. Sharing these values is critical to succeed at Aerowave.

Position Summary

Aerowave is seeking an experienced Security Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity to help with planning, execution, implementation, and finalization of complex security installations. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and efficient work under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate must have experience with the following:

Pre-Project Responsibilities

• Provide initial interface with client to assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
• Work with Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment, and labor are available and place orders as needed.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.

Project Implementation Responsibilities

• Manage project scheduling requirements including material purchases, deliveries and returns, identification of products and parts, quantities, timing of material purchases, etc. to control costs and meet contract requirements.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of client and job requirements.
• Resolve client issues and concerns or plan deviations; communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure client needs and priorities are being properly addressed.
• Work with operations or individually prepare all change orders for presentation to the client; negotiate all change orders to a conclusion.
• Manage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with client teams to meet master schedule such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget.
• Represent the company in client project meetings.
• Participate in all meetings, conference calls, and company required meetings throughout the year.
• Program CCTV system with tech onsite (configure IP cameras, NVR, aim cameras, set up VMS per client specs, etc.).

Project Close-Out Responsibilities

• Ensure all project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Manage client acceptance and sign off of the projects.
• Communicate construction notice-to-proceed requirements to clients when required.
• Complete all project closeouts, including site walks, punch list item completion, document scanning, test results, etc.
• Ensure all construction related documentation is properly retained and stored.
• May be required to assist in accounts receivable when required.

Core Job Functions

• Plan and manage jobs.
• Obtain necessary resources, plan, and schedule work.
• Oversee Planner Board management.
• Update job status throughout project lifecycle.
• Submit procurement requests and coordinate procurement and delivery.
• Complete project closeout documentation and update systems accordingly.
• Manage job-related communications.
• Conduct kickoff calls and coordinate scheduling with clients.
• Submit billing requests.
• Forecast job scheduling.
• Program CCTV systems.
• Oversee project closeout.
• Create/approve quotes and submit them through NetSuite for approval (DOA).
• Adhere to SOP guidelines for jobs.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects or portions of projects and teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and developing reports for management review.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years relevant project management experience in CCTV and Access Control industry.
• Preferred: CSP or PMP certification.

Benefits

• 50% or more of individual employee's medical insurance paid.
• Dental and Vision insurance offered.
• 401(k) match after one year.
• 2 weeks per year of Paid Time Off (see employee handbook for details).
• Paid Holiday time (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day).
• Company cell phone, if desired.
• Laptop.