Project Manager

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking a project manager to lead client-based projects spanning IP video surveillance, access control, enterprise networking, and AV solutions. You will own projects through implementation, coordinating with sales, clients, and vendors from setup to final sign-off.

The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and time-management skills, and the ability to manage scope, schedule and budget, with site inspections

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Functional and working knowledge of computers.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Knowledge of Division 27 and 28.
• Ability to read and understand construction contracts.
• Effective time management and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Professional and polished in appearance and speech.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs using verification techniques.
• Report to management and coordinate with sales, client and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors and delegate tasks to team members.
• Lead quality control and ensure safety on worksites.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and close-out activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The project manager oversees the planning, implementation and tracking of client-based projects that include the following solutions: IP video surveillance; access control; enterprise wireless and networking; voice, data and fiber cabling; unified communications; and audio/visual solutions. The project manager has complete ownership of the project during the implementation phase. The project manager serves as the primary point of contact with the customer for the duration of the implementation phase. The implementation phase is defined as the period starting with project setup and continues through commissioning and submission of final documentation/sign-off.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escal projects to management, as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with the sales team, the client and all applicable stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Delegation of project tasks to correct resources
• Ultimate responsibility for quality control verification and enforcement
• Performs routine inspections of work sites for quality, scope and standards compliance, and safety
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Complete project close-out documents and activities
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 year degree, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Functional and working knowledge of computers
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Division 27 and 28
• Ability to read and understand construction contracts
• Effective time management skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing, good mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Winning attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented
• Professional and polished in both appearance and speech

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25-50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.