Project Manager

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, implementation and tracking of client-based projects in security, networking and AV systems. You will own the project during implementation, serving as primary contact from setup through commissioning and final sign-off.

The role requires strong scheduling, budgeting and vendor coordination, with on-site Durham, NC operations and collaboration with sales and technical teams to deliver quality, on-time results.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Computers literacy and basic technical aptitude.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure feasibility.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs with verification techniques.
• Serve as primary client contact during implementation.
• Coordinate with sales, client and all stakeholders.
• Establish relationships with third parties and vendors.
• Create and maintain project documentation and close-out activities.

Skills

Effective time management

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 escalated 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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.