Electronic Security Project Manager - USA-CRP

Ceridian HCM, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceridian HCM, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) in the Dallas area.

You will drive scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction from Initiation through closing, with emphasis on clear written and verbal communication to all stakeholders. The role oversees client-site projects, coordinating across internal teams and external personnel to deliver systems integration on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction trades or ESS.
• Solid PMP knowledge and best practices.
• Experience in a client-facing role with professional demeanor.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead project scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction across lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams and external vendors to meet milestones.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, meetings and status reports.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to established processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and communications.

Skills

Project Management

PMP knowledge

Client facing

Technical aptitude

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Preferred Location: Dallas. Phoenix, Sterling, Richmond

How You’ll Contribute:

As a Project Manager in Electronic Security Systems (ESS), you are responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through closing phases. However, the PM depends on the help of other people to perform most of the actual activities of the project. AProject Manager’s role is primarily focused around written and verbal communication to all project stakeholders.

The PM is responsible for overseeing and performing project management functions on all client site projects, budgets and scopes. The PM will act as the responsible person on their assigned projects and have direct control over all project activities. This position will be providing direction to a wide range of internal and external personnel.

What You’ll Do:

Daily activities include project communications, scheduling, task lists for technicians, managing deliverables from/for other departments, and overseeing the completion of projects to client expectation or better. The PM is responsible for completing systems integration projects on time, on budget and achieving high customer satisfaction from our customers. The majority of this employee's time will be spent managing projects and communicating with all project stakeholders. This person will be held accountable for following and helping to improve the established processes.

As a primary interface to the client, the Project Manager develops a strong long-term relationship - managing the client relationship, including expectations, communications and satisfaction.

Coordinates and communicates:

• Provides clear leadership and ownership for the project within Diversified, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up.
• Coordinates all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings.
• Ensures appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders. Provides support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done.
• Provides and/or directs technical and administrative support to project team members. Develops and maintains all related project schedules.
• Performs field verification of prospective work site.
• Documents all issues with site and keeps everyone informed of potential issues and solutions.
• Coordinates all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates and directs design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field. Coordinates all system programming and final checkout of systems.
• Provides punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion.

• Coordinates training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The environment may include hospital and medical facilities. The employee can typically spend at least 40% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 20 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction trades and settings or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
• Strong technical abilities and the demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience in a client-facing role, with a demonstrated pleasant professional demeanor.
• A solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• PMP certification from the Project Management Institut e
• Certified Security Project Manager – CSPM.
• Lenel Certification knowledge.
• Genetec Certification knowledge.
• Avigilon Certification knowledge.