Project Manager

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team seeks a Project Manager to oversee planning, implementation, and tracking of client-based projects across IP video surveillance, access control, unified communications, and related solutions. The role holds full ownership during the implementation phase and serves as the primary customer contact.

You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while coordinating with sales, vendors, and site teams.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and understand construction contracts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs.
• Report and escalate projects to management as needed.
• Maintain relationships with sales, client and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Delegate project tasks to correct resources.
• Responsible for quality control verification and enforcement.
• Perform site inspections for quality, scope and safety.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Complete project close-out documents and activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Professional appearance

Education

2 year 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 escape 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.