Project Manager

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS INC•Washington, DC

10d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager in Washington, DC. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations and manages daily operational and administrative functions across security contracts employing Inter-Con personnel. It supports operational decision-making, monitors contract performance and compliance, and develops plans and performance reporting for operational improvement and executive review. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, organization, and time-management skills, along with the ability to lead teams through complex problem-solving and work effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. The preferred candidate has an honorable military discharge, a bachelor’s degree, or five years of experience in operations management and project management. The position may involve changing assignments, locations, departments, and mandatory overtime based on company needs.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Ability to independently develop reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, graphs, and other products using tools such as MS Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint.
Understanding of operational KPIs and ability to use data to drive operations.
Project management experience.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to interact in a corporate environment and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and in a fast-paced, changing, and sometimes stressful setting.
Must be flexible and able to meet deadlines in a high-tempo environment.
Must be a dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive work attitude.
Preferred candidate has an honorable military discharge, a bachelor’s degree, or five years of experience in operations management and project management.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must have near and far vision for reading correspondence and using a computer, and acute hearing for phone and counter service to the public.
Must maintain flexibility regarding job assignments, including other departments and locations, and mandatory overtime.
Must be able to work with time flexibility depending on company needs.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of security operations and contracts management.
Experience in a general office setting in a supervisory role.
Working knowledge of technology-driven scheduling platforms.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operational and administrative functions across security contracts employing Inter-Con employees.
Keep the Vice President of Operations informed about contract performance, accurately communicating compliance status and promptly identifying deficiencies.
Support the Vice President of Operations’ operational decision-making process.
Develop and implement project plans for strategic initiatives intended to improve operational capabilities and responsiveness.
Compile productivity and performance SLAs, KPIs, and dashboard reports for executive-level consumption.
Ensure standards of conduct, appearance, performance, and training are met.
Develop reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, graphs, and other needed work products.
Use operational KPIs and data to support operational performance.
Lead teams in complex problem-solving.
Remain flexible regarding assignments, departments, and locations, and meet deadlines in a high-tempo environment.