Project Manager, Low Voltage Installation

Access Control Systems LLC•Orlando, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees and optimizes day-to-day project team operations, with specialized responsibility for access control, gate automation, CCTV and camera surveillance, audio-visual, and keyless entry projects within the broader construction environment. The role coordinates project management activities and ensures adherence to schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations. It requires technical knowledge of access control and low-voltage systems, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Project Manager is accountable for client satisfaction by ensuring projects meet contract documents and company quality standards and by maintaining professional relationships with clients, vendors, partners, and employees. The role leads construction and systems-installation performance through project managers and project teams, and oversees projects from inception through completion. It develops and manages comprehensive plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, documentation, and quality controls. It coordinates security and low-voltage system installations with construction activities and other trades, including system integration, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, owner training, and warranty handoff. The Project Manager also supervises, trains, coaches, and mentors employees; coordinates with internal and external stakeholders; maintains client relationships; monitors project financial performance; and enforces safety, code, and quality requirements. The role requires regular, punctual attendance, maintenance of a company vehicle, and other job-related tasks as assigned. Applicants must reside in the Orlando, Florida region and be able to work from the Orlando Region five days per week. The company will conduct a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment and will not sponsor work visas for this role. The job description notes that duties and scope may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field preferred; high school diploma, GED, or equivalent may be considered with equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in an operations role within the construction industry, including at least 2 years of direct supervisory experience.
Expert knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems.
Demonstrated experience managing access control systems, CCTV and camera surveillance, audio-visual, keyless entry, gates, and gate automation, including installation, integration, programming, and commissioning.
Strong knowledge of project scheduling and time management, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and technical drawings.
Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
Experience in project coordination and managing multiple stakeholders.
Leadership skills to manage contractors and subcontractors effectively.
Knowledge of computers and MS Office, ShareFile, and BlueWave.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strength in construction quality assurance.
Ability to manage and control budgets, change orders, and inventory.
History of completing large, complex commercial projects on time and within budget.
Ability to perform physical work outdoors year-round in a variety of weather conditions.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must reside within the Orlando, Florida region and be able to work from the Orlando Region five days per week.
Successful completion of a company background check and drug screen is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Project Management (CPM), or another project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead overall construction and systems-installation performance through project managers and project teams.
Oversee access control and security systems projects from inception to completion.
Establish and maintain operational procedures and policies to meet project scheduling, budget, and quality objectives.
Develop project plans covering scope, budget, timeline, resource allocation, and risk management.
Establish, update, communicate, and manage implementation of the Master Project Schedule.
Monitor progress, schedules, and budgets; take proactive measures to mitigate delays and meet milestones.
Manage scope, quality and performance standards, and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate gate automation, access control, CCTV, audio-visual, and keyless entry installations with concurrent construction activities to avoid sequencing conflicts.
Visit each jobsite with the Sales Representative before installation to understand project scope and specifications.
Review and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications, coordinating design intent with electrical, low-voltage, and IT trades.
Oversee installation of camera and CCTV systems, access control, audio-visual, and keyless entry solutions.
Direct configuration of keyless entry and electronic locking solutions, including mobile credentials, fobs, smart locks, mag locks, electric strikes, and request-to-exit devices.
Manage system integration so access control, video surveillance, gate automation, and keyless entry work as a unified platform connected to building management and alarm systems.
Troubleshoot and repair building automation system panels and related communications equipment, circuit boards, power supplies, electrical and electronic controls, sensors, and transducers.
Produce technical documentation describing system deployment for technical and non-technical audiences.
Coordinate factory startups, owner training, as-built documentation, warranty handoff, and punch-list resolution.
Work both independently and as part of the Access Control team to accomplish project goals.
Ensure access control systems—including card readers, keypads, intercoms, telephone entry, and biometric devices—are installed, configured, and tested to specification.
Maintain knowledge of evolving access control, video, and credentialing technologies and recommend solutions suited to client security and operational needs.
Schedule work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines and project completion schedules while keeping labor and material costs within budget.
Ensure project documentation and paperwork are accurate and complete; manage contracts, change orders, permits, and other records.
Coordinate with the Sales Representative to track projects, meet quoted deadlines, and update stakeholders.
Supervise, train, coach, and mentor the team; provide regular feedback and complete employee performance appraisals promptly.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to support project success.
Work with Human Resources to establish and deliver project-focused training based on project needs and statutory or local regulations, including manufacturer certifications for gate, access control, CCTV, and keyless entry equipment.
Facilitate communication and coordination among project stakeholders and provide management and stakeholders with regular project status, progress, and milestone updates.
Provide customer service, maintain professional relationships, address client needs and concerns proactively, and identify opportunities to exceed expectations and foster repeat business.
Implement and enforce safety protocols, maintain a safe work environment, and monitor compliance with building and safety codes.
Ensure construction and systems activities comply with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards through inspections and assessments.
Implement quality controls and best practices; address quality or safety issues and coordinate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Develop and manage budgets, track expenses, forecast financial performance, and review expenditures, change orders, and subcontractor invoices.
Identify cost savings and efficiency improvements while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
Maintain the company vehicle in good working order and meet vehicle cleanliness standards.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.