Project Manager 1- Fire Alarm

Convergint Career•North Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, directing, application engineering, budgeting, and procurement, as well as managing field installation, start-up, and close-out of assigned projects. You will ensure projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules, and ensure positive cash flow. Additionally, the position serves as a key interface with the customer and is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects. As a Project Manager, you are part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows. For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

Requirements

Project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, electronic security systems and AV systems).
Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization.
Team leadership, team building and facilitation skills.
Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
Adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution skills.
Financial analytical skills including cost control.
Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills.
Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.
College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
Associates degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 3 years relevant engineering, field service or project management
Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation and/or AV systems
Previous project supervisory experience
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses

Responsibilities

Manages many aspects of assigned projects (typically valued up to $1M) from award through completion of project, including: overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget.
Prepares project installation plan, manages the plan and prepares and implements job procedures.
Translates a variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet Customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; engages in project contract negotiation; provides technical assistance to sales force as and when required; supervises project design engineering; supervises installation labor and subcontractors; prepares project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; assists with collections on projects.
Effectively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required, and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Manages the procurement (including selection) of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost effective completion of project within budget.
Establish project milestones and analyze costs; Exposure to financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
Manage the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, quality control standards, quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise.
Responsible for management of direct reports, if applicable.
Manages subcontractor selection process and work.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.