Assistant Project Manager

Pavion, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavion, a leader in security system solutions, is seeking an entry-level Assistant Project Manager. In this role, you will support project execution, coordinate schedules, and ensure adherence to safety practices while working closely with project managers and technicians. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in project management within a dynamic environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience in customer service or project management.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing the Project Plan and reviewing project scope.
• Lead customer satisfaction objectives and represent Pavion professionally.
• Coordinate project labor and scheduling while ensuring safe work practices.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across 70+ U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our Security business unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Initiation-

• Review projects assigned and become familiar with the project scope of work.
• The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will work closely with the Project Manager (PM) and lead technicians to assist in establishing the Project Plan.
  
  

Project Execution-

• Although customer satisfaction is the responsibility of all employees of Pavion, the APMs will lead in this objective.
• The APM will attend regular job-site meetings. This position will be expected to represent Pavion in a professional manner when speaking to customers.
• The APM will routinely walk the jobsite to monitor completion, quality of the installation, company policies and methods.
• At all times the APM will be responsible for safe work practices of technicians while on the jobsite.
• The APM will train and coach the employees in their daily technical tasks and activities.
• The APM will ensure vehicles assigned to technicians are kept clean and ladders are always secure.
• The APM will provide information to the PM as necessary to make monthly pay applications and achieve maximum cash flow.
• The APM will be required to attend internal company meetings such as safety, departmental, and coordination meetings.
• The APM will have shared access to the Project Coordinator for clerical tasks.
• The APM will review the time records to ensure time is accurately collected for each task. The APM will post technicians’ time in the UKG system.
  
  

Labor and Scheduling-

• The APM is required to understand the project Scope of work.
• The APM will be actively involved in the project hand-off to the team.
• This APM will be responsible for providing a two-week look ahead schedule for project labor requirements. The APM will collaborate with Project Managers and other APMs to provide the two-week schedule.
• The APM will coordinate with PMs in scheduling technicians to projects. Lead technicians will be assigned to a project for the duration of the project as a norm.
• The APM will be responsible for scheduling material and equipment delivery to the projects and coordinating deliveries with the Project Coordinator and the warehouse manager.
• The APM will collect daily job progress reports.
  
  

Project Close-Out-

• The APM will be responsible for the completion of all punch lists.
• Testing of systems for operation, programming and reviewing equipment. Labeling and system operation will be the responsibility of the lead technicians and will be verified by the APM.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two years related experience and/or training in customer service, dispatching or project management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced customer service skills
• Computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industry is a plus
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Security Systems Services

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