Project Lead Technician (OKC)

Digi Security Systems•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Digi Security Systems is seeking an experienced Project Lead Technician for its Oklahoma City-area operations. The role owns day-to-day job-site execution, drives installation progress, leads the installation team, and represents Digi to the on-site partner. It requires technical depth and leadership presence, setting the installation standard for the team and the service standard experienced by the partner. The Project Lead reports to the Project Manager and has a dotted-line relationship with the Field Superintendent for day-to-day field direction. The Project Lead may also be assigned to cover Field Superintendent duties. Applicants must have a strong background installing, servicing, and programming access control, CCTV, and burglary/intrusion alarm systems, as well as at least five years of experience in the commercial security systems field. Pay depends on experience.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in the commercial security systems field.
Strong background installing, servicing, and programming access control, CCTV, and burglary/intrusion alarm systems.
Current, valid driver's license in the state where applying and ability to meet company driving standards.
Ability to lift or move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders or man lifts at extended heights.
Ability to differentiate colors.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform overhead work for long periods.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day execution at the job site and set and communicate daily installation goals with the team, Project Manager, and Field Superintendent.
Understand and follow project timelines, keeping labor hours within 10% of budgeted hours.
Receive and track project equipment from the branch Inventory Coordinator and ensure equipment and materials at partner job sites are accounted for.
Professionally install cabling, access control components, CCTV systems, and motion, intrusion, and alarm systems.
Set installation standards by example and hold technicians accountable, keeping team rework tickets within 60 days of completion below 5%.
Ensure project systems are programmed to a high standard and organized to work well for the partner.
Lead a culture of zero reportable safety incidents, file a Job Hazard Analysis for every job, and ensure the team meets safety requirements.
Clean and secure the project site each day before closing work.
Train and mentor technicians on the team.
Represent Digi on site and communicate respectfully with partner staff about daily progress and other necessary information, targeting partner satisfaction scores of 4.8 out of 5 or higher.
Update the Project Manager daily on progress, revenue goals, labor hours, and issues affecting schedule or budget; coordinate field direction with the Field Superintendent.
Complete daily and project close-out documentation on the same day work is performed, including as-built drawings, head-end photos, and installation-quality pictures, with a completion target of 98% or better.
Cover Field Superintendent duties when assigned and take on other duties as needed to support the partner.

Benefits

30 hours of PTO plus vacation accrual at a rate of two weeks; vacation accrual increases to three weeks after the first year of employment.
Nine company-wide paid holidays per year.
401(k) plan with corporate matching.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Included life insurance, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Accident and critical illness insurance available for purchase.
Full set of Hilti tools; hand tools and consumables paid for by the company.
Required training and licensing paid for by the company.
Voluntary professional development opportunities.
Company laptop, phone, uniforms, and gear.
Yearly stipend for steel-toed boots and work pants.
Overtime pay.