Project Manager - Electronic Security System

What part will you play? As a Project Manager, you are responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through closing phases. However, the PM depends on the help of other people to perform most of the actual activities of the project. A Project Manager’s role is primarily focused around written and verbal communication to all project stakeholders. The PM is responsible for overseeing and performing project management functions on all client site projects, budgets and scopes. The PM will act as the responsible person on their assigned projects and have direct control over all project activities. This position will be providing direction to a wide range of internal and external personnel.    *** Location:  Must live in the Boydton, VA area.     What will you be doing? Daily activities include project communications, scheduling, task lists for technicians, managing deliverables from/for other departments, and overseeing the completion of projects to client expectation or better. The PM is responsible for completing systems integration projects on time, on budget and achieving high customer satisfaction from our customers. The majority of this employee's time will be spent managing projects and communicating with all project stakeholders. This person will be held accountable for following and helping to improve the established processes. As a primary interface to the client, the Project Manager develops a strong long-term relationship - managing the client relationship, including expectations, communications and satisfaction. Coordinates and communicates: Provides clear leadership and ownership for the project within Diversified, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up. Coordinates all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings. Ensures appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders.Provides support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done. Provides and/or directs technical and administrative support to project team members. Develops and maintains all related project schedules. Performs field verification of prospective work site. Documents all issues with site and keeps everyone informed of potential issues and solutions. Coordinates all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders. Facilitates and directs design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field. Coordinates all system programming and final checkout of systems. Provides punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion. Coordinates training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales. Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis.  Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The environment may include hospital and medical facilities. The employee can typically spend at least 40% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 20 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc. Travel:  Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. This will be evaluated based on strength of the candidate. Local travel to client sites (within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually. Less than 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis. What do we require from you? Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills: 3 years of related experience is required. Deep knowledge of electronic security is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.   Preferred: Experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction trades and settings. Certified Security Project Manager – CSPM. Lenel Certification knowledge. Genetec Certification knowledge. Avigilon Certification knowledge.   Education/Certifications: ·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.·       PMP certification from the Project Management Institute preferred,

Salary : $81,200 - $124,100