Assistant Project Manager

Convergint Technologies, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays and PTO starting ➊

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance & Disability Plan

401K Matching Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement or company car

CSR Day

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in a full-time role. You will assist the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing projects, including application engineering, to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.

The role demands basic project management experience, developing financial skills, and leadership orientation, with proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years engineering, field service or project management.
• Experience in electronics, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, or healthcare.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, and application engineering for assigned projects.
• Ensure projects are executed to budgeted cost and time schedules.
• Ensure positive cash flow on all assigned projects.
• Act as key interface with the customer and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Identify potential project risks and assist to develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and develop and implement strategies for controlling deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Utilize financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills

Basic project management experience

Developing project financial skills

Leadership Orientation

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Assistant Project Manager to join our amazing culture. As an Assistant Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

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 Assistant 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\"

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, and application engineering for assigned projects.
• Ensures projects are effectively executed to budgeted cost and time schedules.
• Ensures positive cash flow on all assigned projects.
• Acts as key interface with the customer and maximizes customer satisfaction.
• Identifies potential project risks and assists to develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and develop and implement strategies for controlling deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• Basic project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems).
• Developing project financial skills.
• Leadership Orientation-Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization.
• Strong Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

Company Benefits

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

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience: (but not required):

• 3-5 years engineering, field service or project management
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, and/or healthcare
• Previous supervisory

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

• Engineering Experience is preferred but not required. (preferred)
• Prior experience leading or supervising teams (preferred)
• Background in at least one of the following sectors: electronics, fire alarm and life safety, building automation, or healthcare
• (preferred)
• 3 - 5 years: 3-5 years in Project Management Administration or Field Service. (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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