Traveling Project Manager

Skills and Responsibilities

• Determine or validate the scope of work, including visiting client sites, assisting with the creation of layout drawings of equipment rooms and/or office setup, preparing work descriptions and specifications
• Support Sales & Estimating teams in the design, scheduling, and material specifications for project proposals
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and are effective
• Plan, direct, assign and coordinate scheduling of teams of technicians for all projects
• Plan, direct, assign and coordinate scheduling of teams of subcontractors for all projects
• Coverage of project materials
• Make on-site visits on a regular basis to ensure company and industry quality standards are met and the efficiency of work is maximized
• Provide training as needed to field supervisors, team leads, technicians and assistant PMs
• Interface with customers onsite or elsewhere to ensure customer awareness of project progress
• Initiate Change Orders with customers as needed. Ensure work is tracked properly to complete Change Orders and obtain customer approval
• Provide all relevant documentation for the entire project cycle
• Provide progress information & reports at regular intervals to meet internal and external reporting deadlines
• Responsible for project cost and time budgets, project profitability
• Keep supervisors informed at all times of project progress and any problems or threats to project completion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing low voltage installations
• Working knowledge and experience with low voltage technology and industry, fire, and security
• Ability and willingness to travel 2-3 days per week
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (MS OFFICE, Smartsheet, Bluebeam)
• Knowledge of NEC codes and low voltage installation standards
• Competitive spirit and customer service minded skillset
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and scenarios
• Demonstrates a team-focused mentality and collaborates well with other employees