Project Manager

Job description

Role Overview:

The Project Manager II is responsible for ensuring that project obligations are delivered according to industry standards, managing financial performance, ensuring a safe workplace, and developing strong relationships with employees and customers. This role involves liaising with cross-functional internal teams (including Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Administration) to enhance the customer experience. A strong background in physical security (Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection systems) and infrastructure is desired. Additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead multiple projects and teams both locally and nationally.
• Recruit, hire, and train project teams.
• Manage all aspects of project installation.
• Implement project plans while maintaining quality assurance, financial performance, and schedules.
• Collect data, as-built drawings, pictures, and other deliverables for project closeout.
• Manage and approve project schedules and timesheets.
• Define all project tasks and resource requirements.
• Understand installation methods and commissioning for integrated systems, including Security, Audiovisual, Access Control, and Infrastructure Cabling.
• Provide daily/weekly reports on project progress and issues.
• Ensure project Foremen initiate daily team safety meetings and document minutes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Manager I to effectively execute projects and coordination tasks.
• Manage several small projects concurrently, as well as mid to large-size client-specific projects.
• Work with security manufacturers such as Hanwha, Avigilon, AMAG, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, Boon Edam, and Alvarado turnstiles.

Qualifications:

• Verifiable Project Management experience or relevant industry experience to manage multiple projects with multiple customers simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills to guide project teams to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with clients/customers and leadership teams.
• Able to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions to identify potential risks.
• Collaborate with internal sales, estimating, and engineering teams.
• Review drawings/blueprints and other customer-related documents to manage projects successfully.
• Ability to travel as needed for assigned customer accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Must meet minimum driving standards, including a verifiable driving record aligned with the company’s Fleet Safety program.
• Strong problem-solving ability with mathematical and communication skills.
• Willing to travel as needed for assigned customer accounts.
• Ability to handle the physical workload related to daily responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, listen to and consider ideas and suggestions for improvement, keep others informed of work progress, address problems constructively, and respect workforce diversity.

Combined Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write correspondence, and communicate effectively, preferably in English.
• Competent in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficient in computing rates, ratios, and percentages, and in drawing/interpreting bar graphs.
• Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions in situations with limited standardization.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, ranging $75k - $90k with additional earning potential based on performance and project financials.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
• Travel expenses covered as needed for assigned customer accounts.