Project Manager

Vector Security and Vector Security Networks Career • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and delivers security system installations that meet customer requirements, code standards, and contractual obligations on time and within budget. The role manages project resources, budgets, schedules, and staff; supports field technicians and operations; communicates with customers and project stakeholders; visits job sites to monitor progress; and closes out projects to confirm that the agreed scope has been met. The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of fire alarm, card access, video surveillance, networking, and burglar alarm systems, including their use throughout implementation and in operations support and customer communications.
• Professional skills to manage projects to Vector’s quality standards and successfully lead a team.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers, sales staff, and operations staff, including people with less knowledge or understanding.
• Commitment to continuous learning, staying current with industry changes, and maintaining applicable certifications as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of project management experience.
• NICET Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete projects, including managing budgets and forecasts and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Set priorities, allocate tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status.
• Provide project support to operations to help maintain or improve project margins.
• Provide field technicians with technical support and answers to design inquiries.
• Answer customer questions as they arise.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize project delays.
• Visit job sites regularly to evaluate progress, verify alignment with the scope of work, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Participate in customer and site coordination meetings as needed.
• Close out projects upon completion and confirm that project scope was met based on customer requirements.
• If the project scope was not met, research potential reasons and review them with branch management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefit products.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed