Project Manager

Allied Universal; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

disability insurance

Eight paid holidays, five sick days, &

Vacation time accrual 3.08 hours bi‑bi

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services is seeking a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct and control project activities for electronic security installation. You will manage schedules, field installation, commissioning, QC/QA and the financial success of multiple projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, procurement, change orders, and coordinating with vendors and customers to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. PMP preferred; high emphasis on communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• At least six years of project management experience, security industry preferred.
• PMP from PMI preferred.
• Ability to manage 4+ Million Dollar projects to schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, thoughtful communication pattern with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits.
• Allocate and maximize resources through project planning to achieve sales and PM objectives.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices across markets.
• Submit Change Orders including estimation and plan changes.
• Support invoicing and collections by ensuring terms are met and invoices are accurate and timely.
• Manage project budget and P&L responsibility.
• Prepare project installation plan and schedules; define goals and procedures.
• Coordinate construction schedules and task scheduling with other trades.
• Maintain records of job status, changes and material flow.
• Define problems and ensure profitability through contracts and management tools.
• Plan and schedule engineering, installation and subcontracting activities.
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors.
• Prioritize team workload to deliver quality results on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot issues and mobilize resources as needed.
• Develop fallback and contingency plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

Software House

Lenel

Brivo

Open Options

Exacq

American Dynamics

Milestone

OnSSI

Job description

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.

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 range: $90,000 - $130,000 annual + 20% bonus potential + company vehicle and gas card
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan 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

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