Senior Project Manager - Healthcare & Security Systems

Convergint Technologies Ltd•Mississauga, ON

5d•CA$115,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Convergint is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager - Health Care & Security Systems to join our growing team in our Toronto office. As the Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, application engineering, material and equipment procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects. Ensures projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules and ensure positive cash flow. In addition, position is key interface with the customer and responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction on all assigned projects.

Requirements

Expert project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
Advanced coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – 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
Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities
Extremely adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
Advanced financial analytical skills including cost control
Expert ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
Excellent Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills; solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
Strong knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles
Diploma in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5-10 years of previous project management experience (Data Center or Healthcare environment an asset)
Experience in the electronic security industries is required for this position

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses a plus

Responsibilities

Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for all types of projects including the largest and most complex projects from award through completion of project, including overall site management 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 requiring originality and ingenuity into detailed proposals and project plans to meet Customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provision of technical assistance to sales force as and when required; project design engineering; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors preparation of project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; manages 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.
Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
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.
Establish project milestones and analyzes costs; utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify 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.
Manage the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise.
Perform limited range of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget. Oversees subcontractor selection process and work.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.