Project Manager

INTEGRATED PROTECTION SERVICES INC•Cincinnati, OH

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will oversee management and coordination of personnel, deliverables, processes, and expectations to ensure quality and profitability sold projects in a time-sensitive environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Proper technical background and/or work experience
Minimum of five years of professional experience
Must have knowledge of BIM (building information management) requirements
Must have basic knowledge of IP networks, functionality, and implementation
High knowledge in commercial, industrial, and institutional fire alarm, intrusion, access control, and closed-circuit television systems, equipment and applications
Knowledge in state and local building codes
Possess excellent math, language, and reading skills. Must fluently speak, read, and legibly write in English. Must have aptitude to pick up technical information.
Must be self-motivated; able to perform with little supervision.
Excellent computer skills-must be able to navigate company software and third-party inspection software, enter data and send communication. Requires excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Possess good interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a professional approach.
Must be able to drive to various customer, vendors and site locations for reviews, walk-thrus, training, presentations, or meetings and must maintain a clean driving record
All employees of IPS are subject to random drug testing per our Drug Free Safety Policy
Background check required. Must have and maintain a clean driving record (no DUIs or other serious violations within the past three years).

Responsibilities

Track progress of projects and accurately complete WIP (work in progress) analysis and reports.
Coordinate and schedule technicians with service manager/labor superintendent.
Coordinate with customer’s installation and/or construction schedule.
Assure timely invoicing and processing of change orders.
Assess manpower needs for completing both current and future projects and forecast manpower needs.
Coordinate all IPS sub-contractors.
Capable of drawing and construction coordination with other companies and building trades.
Assure proper project, construction, and permit documentation.
Oversee building permit applications and follow thru to receive approved permit(s) required for installation.
Understand various billing/invoicing procedures and requirements such as AIA, prevailing wage, certified payroll, schedule of values, and application for payment.
Coordinate out of town travel for IPS technicians assigned to work out of town on projects overseen by project manager.
Review completed projects on-site to develop punch lists and quality issues.
Audit technician time sheets to ensure labor is being properly costed to project(s).
Assure that IPS safety protocols are being followed and that project sites are in optimum safe condition. Take measures to stop IPS personnel from working on sites that do not meet safety criteria, or where a known safety issue arises.
Provide input as required for technician performance management reviews
Start his/her day trying to determine how he/she can exceed customer satisfaction at each opportunity.
Be ever mindful that he/she has both internal and external customers.