Senior Project Coordinator - Security Solutions

Convergint Technologies Ltd • Mississauga, ON

17d

About The Position

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Senior Project Coordinator to join our amazing culture in Toronto, ON. In this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership, worksite planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, field installation, and start-up of assigned projects.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Senior Project Coordinator.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

Coordinates and supervises all aspects for all types of projects including medium sized and complex projects from award through completion of project, including: overall site supervision of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget as required by the contract. Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements; reviews and provides input on estimated costs prior to bid; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors; reviews and complies with project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, assists in collections on projects.
Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines. Evaluate current systems for cost reduction and product improvement.
Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost effective completion of project within budget.
Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs; utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identifies reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
Has direct reports and performs managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, and performance management. Oversees subcontractor work.
Promote and enforce company health and safety policies and procedures including adherence to OH&S. Review and sign all relevant safety paperwork.
Presents a professional image of Convergint Technologies at all times in appearance and behaviour and seeks opportunities to promote the services offered by the company.
Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

• Advanced installation experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, security systems)
• Advanced coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills. Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization.
• Advanced team leadership, team building and facilitation skills
• Demonstrates initiative – regularly engages in proactive behaviour and looks for opportunities
• Extremely adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
• Strong financial analytical skills including cost control
• Expert ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
• Good Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principals
• Technical school diploma or related field required, journeyman status desirable.
• Minimum of eight years of previous, construction based, field service/installation or project coordination experience preferred
• Minimum of five years of project supervisory experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all aspects for all types of projects including medium sized and complex projects from award through completion of project, including: overall site supervision of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget as required by the contract. Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements; reviews and provides input on estimated costs prior to bid; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors; reviews and complies with project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, assists in collections on projects.
• Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines. Evaluate current systems for cost reduction and product improvement.
• Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost effective completion of project within budget.
• Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs; utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identifies reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Has direct reports and performs managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, and performance management. Oversees subcontractor work.
• Promote and enforce company health and safety policies and procedures including adherence to OH&S. Review and sign all relevant safety paperwork.
• Presents a professional image of Convergint Technologies at all times in appearance and behaviour and seeks opportunities to promote the services offered by the company.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Benefits

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP;
• Work environment committed to safety;
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees