Project Manager

Paladin Technologies; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security technology firm in Edmonton is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee electronic security installation projects. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of project management experience and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for collaboration and remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project management, ideally in the security industry.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules engineering and installation activities on projects.
• Maintains job plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinates procurement of materials and services.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Ability to monitor project performance

Customer satisfaction

Education

PMP or PMI certification preferred

Job description

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future.

In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects. Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufacturers’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products.

In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary

Join our Project Management team in Edmonton, AB. The Project Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects. Customer site visits are common, collaborative work in the office is expected and remote work is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontractor activities on projects or service installed jobs.
• Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures.
• Works with engineering department on design and drafting phases of jobs.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies and services and controls timely delivery to job site.
• Determines necessary changes in design, contract price, installation plan or other activity and implements same.
• Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
• Monitors the performance and quality of the field labour.
• Monitors and updates project financials to ensure profitability and raises any concerns to management.
• Selects, contracts, and monitors the performance and quality of contract labour.
• Effective communication with all stakeholders on project progress, escalating issues as needed to management. Maintains accurate records of job status, changes, material flow and other.
• Routinely walks job site to ensure quality installation of Company products.
• Supervises the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use.
• May estimate or assist in estimating projects which the company is bidding.
• Implements quality assurance program to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Present a professional image of Company when speaking to customers (all levels).
• Develops and maintains relationship with all customers.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction on project.
• End to end ownership of the delivery of the project.
• Assists management in forecasting monthly labour, revenue, and material requirements.
• Ensures proper job management and cost control Supervises the preparation of base data required for monthly project invoicing.
• Monitors time logged to projects by all resources.
• Monitors project invoices and receipts for accuracy and validity.
• Identify project problems, develop and implement plans to assure project profitability while providing exceptional customer service and communication to all stakeholders.
• Job Closure.
• Responsible for Completing As-Builds, project ATP and documentation of various systems.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork, POs are all completed, Notice of Completions (NOC) is sent, and jobs are turned over to Service.

General Responsibilities

• Represent Company in a business-like professional manner in both conduct and appearance, to maximize client satisfaction.
• Available to work outside of, or in addition to, normal businesses hours.
• Work in compliance with the Company’s polices and procedures including safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times.
• Maintain and protect assigned Company assets.
• Accurate written record keeping, submitted on time and complete.

Supervisor Duties

In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project management. Either security based experience or other.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable record. Minimum 5 years driving experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or PMI certified
• 2 or more years of security industry experience is strongly desired.
• 5 years of functional project management experience in a technical environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects.
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites.

Working Conditions

• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Bosch colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required.
• Limited overnight travel may be required.

Company Info

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.