Project Manager (Data Centers) - Macon, GA

Convergint Career•Macon, GA

21h

About The Position

Convergint is hiring a full-time Project Manager to oversee assigned projects from award through completion, typically valued up to $1 million. The role covers planning, scheduling, application engineering, budgeting, procurement, field installation, start-up, and closeout. The Project Manager is accountable for executing projects within budget and schedule, maintaining positive cash flow, and ensuring customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance. This position serves as a key customer interface and coordinates project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. The Project Manager develops and manages installation plans and procedures; translates customer needs into proposals and implementation plans; supports estimating, contract negotiations, design engineering, and project scheduling; and oversees installation labor and subcontractors. The role also manages project records, costs, procurement, invoices, collections support, scope and contract requirements, risk mitigation, and customer communications. It may include management of direct reports. The position is based in Macon, Georgia.

Requirements

Project management experience in a technical environment, such as building automation, fire alarm, electronic security, or audiovisual systems.
At least 3 years of relevant engineering, field service, or project management experience.
College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience; an associate degree in engineering or a related field is specified.
Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills, with the ability to guide and develop others.
Team leadership, team building, and facilitation skills.
Initiative and proactive behavior, including identifying opportunities.
Adaptability and the ability to influence others and build consensus.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution.
Financial analytical skills, including cost control.
Ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
Basic skills with Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.
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 (PMI) certification.
Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from award through completion, including site management and timely, budget-conscious delivery.
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; manage subcontractor selection and work.
Prepare project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, and invoices, and assist with project collections.
Communicate project requirements to the project team and wider organization, and maintain accurate records of job status, changes, material flow, and control information.
Serve as a customer-focused service provider and regularly communicate schedules, change proposals, and project activities to customers.
Identify project risks and implement strategies to limit their impact and control cost and schedule deviations.
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 versus estimated job costs, and provide timely and accurate project cost reports.
Identify causes of low job-site productivity and adjust project plans or cost estimates as needed to meet financial goals.
Manage execution and review of customer contract scope, terms, conditions, cost control, delivery, quality standards, service quality, and other requirements.
Manage direct reports, if applicable.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.