Lead Security Solutions Project Manager

Convergint; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Comprehensive medical/dental benefits

RRSP employer contribution

Safety‑driven work environment

Colleague Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement plan

CSR Day

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Project Manager - Security Solutions to join our Capital Projects team in Halifax, NS. The role plans, schedules, organizes, and directs engineering, procurement, installation and start-up for assigned projects.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage complex projects, and uphold our culture of inclusion and exceptional client service. A background in electronic security systems and ability to obtain security clearances are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of project management experience in electronic security systems.
• Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret) preferred, or ability to be cleared.
• PMI certification preferred; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses a plus.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for medium to large, typically more complex projects from award through completion of project.
• Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed proposals and project plans; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provides technical assistance to sales as required; project design engineering; supervision of installation labor and subs contractors; prepares project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; manages collections on projects.
• Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization; maintains accurate records of job status, changes, material flow and other control records for reports.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from costs and deadlines.
• Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs; uses financial systems to review actual vs. estimated costs and provide cost reports.
• Manages execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service.
• Has existing Canadian Government Security Clearances or ability and willingness to obtain.
• Performs managerial duties including planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; oversees subcontractor selection and work.
• Acts as our customer’s best service provider at all times to ensure Convergint is the first choice for service.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Convergint is seeking a Project Manager - Security Solutions to join our Capital Projects team in Halifax, NS. The role plans, schedules, organizes, and directs engineering, procurement, installation and start-up for assigned projects.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage complex projects, and uphold our culture of inclusion and exceptional client service. A background in electronic security systems and ability to obtain security clearances are preferred.