Project Manager – Security Solutions Convergint Technologies Ltd

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and PTO

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP contribution

Safety-focused work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement plan

CSR Day

Accident/illness coverage

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Manager to lead planning, scheduling, procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects in Alberta, ensuring delivery within budget and on time while maximizing customer satisfaction.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage risks, and oversee subcontractors, while upholding safety standards and Convergint values.

Qualifications

Diploma in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of experience in electronic security (Access Control System, VMS and Intrusion System) as an engineering lead / field install lead / technical lead.
Minimum three years of project management experience.
Two to three years of project supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages overseas and coordinates all aspects for medium to large projects from award through completion, including overall site management.
Translates customer needs into detailed proposals, approves estimated costs, and provides technical assistance to sales.
Proactively communicates project requirements and maintains up-to-date records of job status and costs.
Acts as the customer’s best service provider to ensure high customer satisfaction.
Identifies project risks and implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations.
Coordinates procurement of materials and services for timely completion within budget.
Establishes milestones and analyzes costs; reviews actual vs estimated job cost.
Manages execution of all contract scopes, including cost control and quality of service.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

IT networking basics

Budgeting/Cost control

Education

Engineering diploma

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture in Alberta. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, application engineering, material and equipment procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects. The Project Manager will ensure all 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.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Manager.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

Manages overseas and coordinates all aspects for medium to large, typically more 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. May handle 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.
Always acts as “our customer’s best service provider” 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 customers 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 analyze costs; utilize 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; adjust or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
Manage the execution and review of all scopes 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. Oversee subcontractor selection process and work.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

Strong project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
Strong 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
Solid team leadership, team building and facilitation skills
Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities
Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
Strong financial analytical skills including cost control
Good ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
Strong Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills; solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles

Requirements

Diploma in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum five years of experience in electronic security (Access Control System, VMS and Intrusion System) as an engineering lead, field install lead or technical lead experience required.
Minimum three years of project management experience required.
Two to three years of project supervisory experience preferred.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues: