Project Manager

Vector Security•Summerville, SC

5d•$71,943 - $115,084

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 involves coordinating project resources and staff, tracking budgets and forecasts, communicating project status, supporting operations and field technicians, addressing customer questions, resolving operational issues, and visiting job sites to monitor progress and alignment with the scope of work. The Project Manager also participates in customer and site coordination meetings and closes out projects, investigating any unmet scope requirements with branch management.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of fire alarm, card access, video surveillance, networking, and burglar alarm systems, including their implementation and support in operations and customer communications.
Professional skills to manage projects, maintain Vector’s quality standards, and successfully lead a team.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers, sales, 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 the 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 for operations to help maintain or improve project margins.
Provide technical support to field technicians and respond to design inquiries.
Answer customer questions as they arise.
Resolve operational problems and minimize 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.
Ensure project scope was met based on customer requirements; investigate reasons when it was not met and review them with branch management.