Project Manager

Allied Universal; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Annual bonus potential (20%)

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead electronic security installation projects, including scheduling, procurement, and budgeting. You will manage budgets, change orders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple projects, with focus on communication with vendors and customers.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, strong MS Office skills, and experience in security systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms are a plus.
• 3+ years in electronic security or 2+ years in related low-voltage field.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and handle complex tasks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Willingness to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication with vendors and customers to reflect revenue and growth.
• Allocate resources through project planning to meet objectives.
• Develop knowledge of industry practices across markets.
• Handle changes in project scope and pricing; prepare Change Orders.
• Support invoicing and collections; monitor ERP reports and follow up.
• Manage project budget and P&L responsibilities.
• Prepare installation plans and job procedures.
• Coordinate construction schedules and task scheduling with other trades.
• Maintain records of status, changes, and material flow.
• Define problems using financial and contract tools to ensure profitability.
• Plan and schedule engineering, installation, and subcontracting for large/complex systems.
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors.
• Prioritize workload to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Troubleshoot project issues and engage management as needed.
• Develop fallback and contingency plans.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Leadership

Analytical decision-making

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Site walks

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Factory certifications in relevant security platforms

Associate's Degree in Business/Technology (preferred)

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP System

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.

Apply today and be phenomenal-build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Job Description

Allied Universal Technology Services is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls project-planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation projects to include, but not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning, and financial success. This role is responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation, and inspection scheduling. The Senior Project Manager must be capable of executing the project on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation, and management of multiple projects varying in size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors and internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipate 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.
• Implement 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
• Prepare the project installation plan, manages the plans, and prepares and implements job procedures
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate task-scheduling with other trades
• Maintain all records of job status, job changes and material flow
• Define project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability
• Plan and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems
• 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
• Develop fallback and contingency plans

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electronic security industry
  • A minimum of two (2) years of related low-voltage field
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which requires knowledge of technical and business environments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Superb 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
• Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
• Associate's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• PMP from the Project Management Institute
• Six (6) years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience
• Five (5) years of experience in the electronic security industry
• Experience in the security industry

Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 - $130,000 annual + 20% annual bonus potential + company vehicle and gas card
• 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 is 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