Project Manager

Pavion•Ashburn, VA

2d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Pavion is seeking a Project Manager to join its security business unit. Pavion provides fire, security, and communication integration solutions, including the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. The Project Manager coordinates projects from initiation through closeout, working with clients, stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party vendors to deliver projects on scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management experience; experience in security, IT, construction, or a related industry-specific area is preferred.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial management principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or a related field is preferred.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management).
Agile certification such as CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or SAFe Agilist.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with clients and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party contractors and vendors; allocate resources to meet project milestones.
Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle and communicate progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.
Oversee day-to-day project operations and monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and respond to issues to limit impacts on timelines and deliverables.
Ensure projects comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; conduct quality checks against specifications and client expectations.
Maintain project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and change orders, and prepare status reports.
Manage project budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Lead and motivate project teams and facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams.
Complete project closeout, including client sign-offs and final documentation, and conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons and improvement opportunities.