Project Manager

Convergint; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergint in the London area is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical projects in a hybrid work setting. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and field teams to deliver on time and within budget, while ensuring safety and quality across all phases.

As the primary interface with customers, you will translate requirements into detailed plans, manage risks, and safeguard cash flow and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Planning, scheduling and directing projects in a technical environment.
• Experience with building automation, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
• Knowledge of cost control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from award to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Translate customer needs into proposals and project implementation plans; review estimated costs.
• Proactively communicate requirements and maintain records of job status and changes.
• Represent the customer’s interests and ensure top-quality service.
• Identify risks and develop strategies to meet deadlines and cost targets.
• Communicate schedules and changes to customers; drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, services and subcontractors for timely completion.
• Establish milestones and monitor costs using project controls.
• Manage scope, terms, and quality of service in customer contracts.
• Mentor and coach team members; assist with hiring and planning.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Client relationship

Proactive / initiative

Scheduling / MS Project

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

IT networking basics

Education

NVQ/BTec Level in Engineering or related field

SMSTS / SSSTS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Project Manager

hybrid, London area.

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.

Position Summary:

Under some supervision and direction, responsibilities include planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, application engineering, material and equipment procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects. Ensures 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, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for small, medium to large, typically some 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. Prepares project installation plan, manages the plan and prepares and implements job procedures.

2. Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements requiring originality and

ingenuity into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet Customer

requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provision of

technical assistance to sales force as and when required; supervision of project

design engineering; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors preparation

of project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; manages

collections on projects.

3. 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.

4. Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring

Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.

5. Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize

impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.

6. Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related

project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve

customer satisfaction.

7. Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost effective completion of project within budget.

8. Establish project milestones and analyze costs; utilizes 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;

adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet

financial goals.

9. Manages the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in

customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service

and other customer requirements as they arise.

10. May have direct reports and perform limited range of managerial responsibilities

including but not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues; Assists

Senior team with interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work;

performance management; project budgets. Oversees subcontractor selection

process and work.

11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Job Skills Requirements:

• Good project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
• Good 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
• Good team leadership, team building and facilitation skills
• Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities minimal supervision
• Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution skills
• Good financial analytical skills including cost control
• 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

Education Requirements:

• Educated in Engineering/Managerial business NVQ or BTec Level or related field or equivalent experience
• SMSTS, SSSTS.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of Two years of previous, relevant engineering, field service or project management experience preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation
• Minimum of Two years of supervisory experience required

Certifications & Licenses:

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification Advantageous; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses desired; must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Protective Clothing Required:

The position may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use such as safety glasses, steel-toed shoes or work boots, etc.

Work Environment:

The position is an Home based position with visits to work sites and offices in the field. The colleague regularly performs work-related travel with overnight stays.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.