Field Project Manager - Physical Security

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead installation projects, program systems, and supervise technicians and subcontractors on site. You will work with management to ensure projects meet scope, budgets and schedules, while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, reviewing plans, and ensuring quality and compliance across electronic security and building automation systems.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Experience: 5-7 years relevant.
• Experience in electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site management of projects for timely completion within budget and scope.
• Supervises Project Specialists, Technicians/Installers and subcontractors in the field.
• Coordinates with Project Coordinator to prepare installation plans and procedures.
• Ensures installation quality following codes and standards.
• Provides leadership, mentoring and performance management for direct reports.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Customer focus

Reading blueprints

Electrical aptitude

Education

College degree or trade school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, programming, system start-up/check-out, certification, and related customer training on assigned Physical Security installation projects. Work with management and administrative project teams to ensure projects are effectively executed within contractual scope, budgeted cost, and time schedules. As a Field Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow within the business.

Responsibilities and skills:

• Oversees overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget and scope of work as required by the contract. Works with the Project Coordinator to prepare project installation plan and implement job procedures.
• Supervises Project Specialists, Technicians/Installers and subcontractors in the field. May perform managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues; planning, assigning and directing work.
• Helps recruits and hires Project Specialist and Installers. Directly responsible for the performance management of all direct reports.
• Coordinates and supervises subcontractors including directing on-site activities and verifying quality assurance standards.
• Works closely with the Project Coordinator to assist in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding potential changes in scope and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Responsible for overall quality of the installation in accordance with national and local codes, and company standards.
• Installs, programs, tests, repairs, and services a variety of systems and equipment which may include physical security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to regularly work under pressure; consistent ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong supervision skills and installation experience related to building automation systems, electronic security systems; may adapt procedures, processes, tools to meet the more complex requirements of the job.
• Strong field supervision skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; advanced math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
• Frequent visits to jobsites are required. Minimal overnight travel is required. Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Requirements:

• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
• Minimum Experience: 5-7 years relevant
• Preferred Experience: (but not required):
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation