Project Manager 1 - Fort Myers, FL

Convergint Career•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Manager in Fort Myers, Florida. The role is responsible for assigned projects from award through completion, including planning, scheduling, application engineering, budgeting, procurement, field installation, startup, and closeout. Projects are typically valued up to $1 million and are expected to meet budget, schedule, cash-flow, safety, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals. The Project Manager serves as a key customer interface and coordinates project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. The role translates customer requirements into proposals and implementation plans, oversees design and installation work, tracks project costs and progress, manages project risks and changes, and maintains project records and reporting. The position may also involve managing direct reports.

Requirements

Project management experience in a technical environment, such as building automation, fire alarm, electronic security, or audiovisual systems.
Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills.
Leadership, team-building, and facilitation skills.
Initiative and proactive behavior, including looking for opportunities.
Adaptability and ability to respond effectively to changing situations or information.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence others and build consensus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution.
Financial analytical skills, including cost control.
Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.
College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience; an associate degree in engineering or a related field is specified.
At least 3 years of relevant engineering, field service, or project management experience.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the electronic systems, fire alarm and life safety, building automation, or audiovisual industries.
Previous project supervisory experience.
Project Management Institute certification, industry-specific certifications, and/or licenses.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from award through completion, including overall site management and timely delivery within budget.
Prepare, manage, and implement project installation plans and job procedures.
Translate customer requirements into proposals and project implementation plans; review estimated costs, participate in contract negotiations, and provide technical assistance to sales as needed.
Supervise project design engineering, installation labor, and subcontractors.
Prepare project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, and invoices; assist with project collections.
Communicate project requirements to project teams and the wider organization, and maintain accurate records of job status, changes, material flow, and other project controls.
Serve as a customer-focused representative and work to improve customer satisfaction.
Identify project risks and implement strategies to limit their impact and control cost and schedule deviations.
Regularly communicate project schedules, change proposals, and related activities to customers.
Manage procurement and selection of materials, supplies, and services needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
Establish project milestones, analyze costs, review actual costs against estimates, provide accurate cost reports, and address productivity issues or needed plan and estimate adjustments.
Manage execution and review of customer contract scope, terms, conditions, cost control, delivery, quality standards, and other customer requirements.
Manage direct reports when applicable.
Manage subcontractor selection and work.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.