Project Manager (Security – Low Voltage)

Job Description

The role of the Security Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members with the Operations Manager/ Field Manager and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Key Accountabilities:

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Estimate projects change orders and write proposals.
• Draft and submit revised project budgets and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Coordinate with the Field Manager and Operations Manager to allocate project manpower resources.
• Set and continually manage project expectations and project budget with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team in conjunction with the Operation Manager.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables including Weekly Customer Updates, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Closeout Documents and Redline Drawings
• Coordinate End User Training with the customer and the appropriate Beacon employee(s).
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project closeouts and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Other duties as assigned by Operation Manager and Management Team.
• Exemplify Beacon Core Values of; Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork and Integrity.
• Develop creative solutions to problems.
• Identify creative ways to deliver additional profit if possible.

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

1. Experience working within the Security industry is a plus.

2. Technically competent with various software programs, such as Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and Excel.

3. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

4. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

5. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

6. Flexible during times of change.

7. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.

8. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.

9. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

10. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

11. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations with employees with various personalities and emotions.

12. Must understand implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations and be held accountable for project outcomes.

13. Strong “team player”

14. Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors’ Degree in Project Management or 8 years Low Voltage industry experience with 5 years supervisory experience in low voltage systems.

Work Environment:

1. Work environment can be an office environment, medical facility, educational facility, or a customer site under construction, renovation or warehouse space.

1. Job sites will have a variety of environmental factors including but not limited to noise, dust, and temperature changes.

2. Employee must have capability to transfer job sites as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for data input.

2. Ability to read and understand construction blueprints.

3. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

4. Ability to carry, set up and traverse a ladder up to 12 feet in height.

5. Must maintain a valid drivers’ license.

6. Must maintain a clear background check in order to satisfy customer jobsite badging requirements.

7. Must be willing to submit to all vaccinations and screening tests required for customer jobsite badging protocol.

8. Maintain a clear drug and alcohol screening protocol.

9. 20-30% travel requirement, as needed.

Salary/Pay

$60,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Closing Date

22 April, 2021