Electronic Security Project Manager (New Construction)

MidPoint Technology Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MidPoint Technology Group in Columbia, MD, seeks a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct and control project planning and performance for electronic security installations, including scheduling, field work, commissioning, QC/QA and budget success.

You will manage budgets, change orders, vendor relations and cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and with high quality, leveraging strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4+ years of managing low voltage construction projects, ideally specializing in electronic security
• PMP preferred
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms are a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha, etc).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint).
• Experience in the security industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipated return (revenue, growth and customer retention)
• Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives
• Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets
• Implements changes in project, contract price and installation plans to include the estimation, development and submission of Change Orders
• Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis
• Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility
• Prepares the project installation plan, determines goals, manages the plan, prepares and implements job procedures
• Maintains construction schedules and coordinates task-scheduling with other trades
• Maintains all records of job status, job changes and material flow
• Defines project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability
• Plans and schedules engineering, installation and subcontracting activities
• Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors
• Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget
• Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed to mitigate impacts
• Develop fallback and contingency plans

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

MidPoint Technology Group is hiring a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct and control project-planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation. Projects include, but are not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning QC/QA and financial success. Responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation and inspection scheduling. The Project Director must be capable of executing portfolio of projects varying in size and high degree of complexity on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation and management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipated return (revenue, growth and customer retention)
• Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives
• Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets
• Implements changes in project, contract price and installation plans to include the estimation, development and submission of Change Orders
• Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis
• Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility
• Prepares the project installation plan, determines goals, manages the plan, prepares and implements job procedures
• Maintains construction schedules and coordinates task-scheduling with other trades
• Maintains all records of job status, job changes and material flow
• Defines project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability
• Plans and schedules engineering, installation and subcontracting activities
• Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors
• Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget
• Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed to mitigate impacts
• Develop fallback and contingency plans

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required
• 4+ years of managing low voltage construction projects, ideally specializing in electronic security
• PMP preferred
• High EQ
• Ability to work independently, and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which requires knowledge of technical and business environments
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms are a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha, etc).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player with strong work ethic
• Excellent follow-up and leadership skills
• Strong analytical decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines
• Experience in the security industry is preferred
• Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting