Project Manager - Security Systems

Comfort Systems•Scarborough, ME

About The Position

The Security Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates project team activities to accomplish project goals and objectives on time, at or below estimated cost, and to the customer’s satisfaction. The role supervises and directs the project team through planning, estimating, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty of assigned projects. It also provides leadership and direction for assigned employees, including performance reviews and development activities. The Project Manager participates in pre-bid reviews and sales-to-operations turnover meetings; develops project plans; prepares and updates schedules and cost estimates; coordinates budgeting, purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost, and construction functions; and oversees equipment procurement. The role monitors progress against the execution plan and uses financial and monthly forecasting tools to manage and control costs. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager.

Requirements

Strong work ethic, pride in workmanship, ability to collaborate, and a continuous desire to learn.
Preferably a four-year degree in a construction-related curriculum, or experience equivalent to a four-year degree.
Three to five years of hands-on project management experience, or at least five years of construction-related experience.
Advanced understanding of access control systems, IP video systems, intercoms, and intrusion systems.
Demonstrated competency in estimating, scheduling, budgeting and cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationships, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety and risk management, and communication.
Strong leadership skills, including team leadership, employee mentoring and development, and the ability to empower others through delegation.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in a construction-related curriculum (preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate project team activities to achieve project goals on time, at or below estimated cost, and to customer satisfaction.
Supervise and direct project teams during planning, estimating, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty.
Provide leadership, vision, and direction to assigned employees, including performance reviews and development activities.
Participate in pre-bid reviews and sales-to-operations turnover meetings.
Develop project plans in advance of project activity to support effective execution by the project team.
Prepare and update project schedules and cost estimates.
Coordinate and provide direction for budgeting, estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost, and construction functions related to project completion.
Oversee equipment procurement.
Monitor project progress for compliance with the predetermined execution plan.
Use financial and monthly forecasting tools to monitor, manage, and control costs.