Security Project Coordinator

Okos, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator to join their dynamic Project Management and Operations team. This role involves coordinating the planning and execution of security system installation projects across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will leverage their project management expertise to oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring quality and timely execution. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position offers the opportunity to work in a flexible and highly autonomous environment, making a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup. If you're passionate about technology and project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Highly autonomous environment

Opportunity to learn and work on various tasks

Parking subsidy

Gym access

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project coordination experience in IT, security, or construction.
• Ability to read and update blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of security installation projects.
• Oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and track progress.
• Serve as liaison with clients, installers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Read Blueprints

Client-Service Orientation

Multitasking

Education

Technical Diploma

Relevant University Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Okos is seeking a highly motivated project coordinator to support our Project Management and Operations team. The role will work closely with the Okos Sales team. The Project Coordinator will support the delivery of commercial and residential CCTV, security system, access control, networking and/or construction projects. The successful applicant will be required to use their knowledge and experience to support installation projects in both Canada and the United States.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of security cameras, access control, alarm, and network installation projects in commercial environments.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including specifying deliverables, technician screening, creating and updating project documentation and schedules, procurement, managing budget, scope, and change requests.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to technicians, installers, and other staff and contractors.
• Monitor project progress and provide daily project status reports for project managers and stakeholders.
• Serve as project liaison with clients, installers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders.
• Execute a variety of project management administrative tasks such as invoicing, tracking expenses, scheduling meetings, and writing reports.
• Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications, verbally and through written documentation, to project team members and client stakeholders.
• Support on-site staff in the installation and troubleshooting of all devices, systems and hardware.
• Take ownership of incidents or changes, ensuring resolution, effective communication to stakeholders, and incident retrospectives/learnings.
• Support risk management processes and activities to minimize project risks.
• Accomplish financial objectives by managing budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of direct project coordination experience, preferably in IT, security or construction.
• Ability to read and update blueprints, schematics and line drawings.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience using project management software.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Flexible and client-service oriented.
• Familiarity with CCTV, security systems, networking, wireless solutions and/or access control would be an asset.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• A technical Diploma or relevant University Degree.
• Passion for construction, project management and technology.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to handle a varied workload, multitask and prioritize.
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Comfort with a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively conduct technical discussions directly with clients, team members and other stakeholders.

We Offer:

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience & qualifications.
• Highly autonomous environment.
• Opportunity to learn and work on a variety of tasks.
• Opportunity to be among the first hires in a quickly growing startup.
• Parking subsidy, Gym access, and other Perks.

Additional Information

Okos believes all people have equal value and we are committed to providing a safe space for everyone. We welcome all applicants of diverse races, genders, ages, religions, identities, experiences, etc. and we will provide accommodation to all applicants throughout our hiring process.