Commercial Project Manager - Greater Boston Area

AVDG - GC Pro/Custom House; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K plus company match

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Gig leave for musicians

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

A leading security systems company is seeking a Commercial Project Manager in the Greater Boston Area. This role entails planning, organizing, and directing project activities for electronic security installations, coordinating with labor and subcontractors, and managing job pricing and profitability. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of engineering principles. Benefits include competitive pay, robust health coverage, and unique perks for musician employees.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in engineering and installation of Electronic Security systems.
• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of relay logic and PLC’s.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules project activities.
• Coordinates procurement of materials and services.
• Maintains project records and oversees subcontractor performance.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Strong subcontracting skills

Project management

Ability to control costs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical capacity

Associate's degree (2 year)

Job description

Commercial Project Manager - Greater Boston Area

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Position Summary: Plans, organizes, directs, and controls project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects. Coordinates with installation labor and sub‑contractors. Estimates and prices job charges. Works with financial, contract management and other management reports and tools to define project problems to assure project profitability. Is responsible for training and developing employees and for the quality of installation.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems, or service‑installed jobs.
• Maintains current job plans and specifications.
• Works with the engineering department on the design and drafting phases of jobs.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, and services and controls timely delivery to job site.
• Prepares the project installation plan, manages the plan, and prepares and implements job procedures.
• Determines, from review of various information, necessary changes in design, contract price, installation plan or other activity and implements same.
• Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
• Selects and monitors the performance of subcontractors.
• Keeps self, superiors, and subordinates informed of progress.
• Maintains all records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records and supervises the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use.
• May estimate or assist in estimating projects which the company is bidding.
• Studies literature and attends seminars to stay current with regards to products, processes and materials.
• Works with installers on security concepts, ISN and installation procedures and product training for their advancement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What to Bring: High school education or equivalent. Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a technical capacity is desirable. Five years of experience in the engineering and installation of Electronic Security systems, or related field. Has a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, PLC’s and operations. Good subcontracting skills required. An understanding of job financial reports, and the ability to control costs in the handling of large projects. 2+ years of project management required.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required dependent on business needs.

Why Guitar Center Company? For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave – take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $115,000 - $140,000/yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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