Project Manager

Allied Universal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Bonus potential

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, organize, direct, and control project-planning and performance for electronic security installations. You will manage schedules, field installation, QC/QA, and overall budget while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 6+ years in project management, preferably in security systems, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• At least six years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record managing 4+ Million Dollar projects to schedule and budget.
• Expert knowledge of PM techniques and tools; general knowledge of contract laws and regulations.
• PMP from PMI preferred.
• Ability to work independently in technical and business environments.
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits.
• Allocate and maximize resources through project planning to meet sales and PM objectives.
• Develop in-depth industry knowledge and competitive practices across markets.
• Submit Change Orders and adjust project price/installation plans.
• Support invoicing and collections; ensure contracts and invoicing are accurate and timely.
• Manage project budget and P&L responsibilities.
• Prepare installation plans, set goals, manage and implement procedures.
• Coordinate schedules with other trades and maintain records of status and material flow.
• Define problems using finance, contract management, and tools to ensure profitability.
• Plan engineering, installation and subcontracting activities; supervise labor and subcontractors.
• Prioritize workload to deliver quality results on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed; develop fallback plans.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

PMP certification

Tools

ERP System

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Company Overview: Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Job Description

Allied Universal Technology Services 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 Manager must be capable of executing portfolio of projects varying in size and complexity on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation and management.

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; Associates Degree preferred
• At least six years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience is preferred
• A proven track record and verified references relating to the ability to manager 4+ Million Dollar projects to schedule and budget.
• Expert knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations.
• PMP from the Project Management Institute, preferred.
• 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 is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, 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

Benefits

• Pay: $100,000 - $125,000 annually + company vehicle + gas card + 4% quarterly bonus potential + 4% annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com