What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Project Manager position at Guitar Center?
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Position Summary: Commercial Project Manager
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects. Coordinates with installation labor and sub-contractors. Estimates and prices job charges. Works with financial, contract management and other management reports and tools to define project problems to assure project profitability. Is responsible for training and developing employees. Is responsible for the quality of installation
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
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Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or
complex systems, or service-installed jobs - Maintains current job plans and specifications
- Works with the engineering department on the design and drafting phases of jobs
- Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, and services and controls timely delivery to job site
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Prepares the project installation plan, manages the plan, and prepares and implements job
procedures -
Determines, from review of various information, necessary changes in design, contract price,
installation plan or other activity and implements same - Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
- Selects and monitors the performance of subcontractors
- Keeps self, superiors, and subordinates informed of progress
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Maintains all records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records and
supervises the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use - May estimate or assist in estimating projects which the company is bidding
- Studies literature and attends seminars to stay current with regards to products, processes and materials
- Works with installers on security concepts, ISN and installation procedures and product training for their advancement
- Additional duties as assigned
About the Guitar Center Company
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the worlds largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musicians Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
- High school education or equivalent
- Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a technical capacity is desirable
- Five years of experience in the engineering and installation of Electronic Security systems, or related field.
- Has a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, PLC’s and operations. Good subcontracting skills required. An understanding of job financial reports, and the ability control costs in the handling of large projects.
- 2 years of project management required
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs
Why Guitar Center Company? Here are just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
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