Project Manager 2

Convergint Career•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Convergint is seeking a full-time, customer-facing Project Manager to oversee small- to medium-sized projects of moderate complexity, from award through completion. The role ensures projects are delivered within budget and schedule while maintaining positive cash flow, customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance. The Project Manager translates customer needs into proposals and implementation plans, coordinates project teams and procurement, tracks project status and costs, and helps ensure Convergint remains the customer’s preferred service provider. The role may include limited managerial responsibilities and oversight of subcontractor selection and work.

Requirements

Project management experience in a technical environment, such as building automation, fire alarm, or electronic security systems.
Initiative and proactive problem-solving.
Strong analytical skills and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to facilitate collaborative work with customers and team members.
Adaptability and ability to respond effectively to changing situations or information.
Ability to influence others and build consensus using advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills, with a leadership orientation.
Ability to act as a role model and guide, develop, and mentor others.
Strong financial analytical skills, including cost control.
Team leadership, team building, and facilitation skills.
Experience managing client relationships and communications.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
5–7 years of project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Five years of relevant engineering, field service, or project management experience.
Experience in one or more of the following industries: electronic systems, fire alarm and life safety, or building automation.
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, industry-specific certifications, and/or licenses.

Responsibilities

Manage, oversee, and coordinate small- to medium-sized projects of moderate complexity from award through completion.
Translate customer needs and requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans.
Communicate project requirements to the project team and wider organization as needed.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of job status, changes, material flow, and other controls for internal and external reporting.
Deliver customer service that helps make Convergint the customer’s first choice for service.
Coordinate procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls for timely, cost-effective project completion within budget.
Establish project milestones and analyze costs.
May perform a limited range of managerial responsibilities.
Oversee subcontractor selection and work.