Project Manager 2 - Fire Alarms

Convergint; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually

Fun & Laughter Day Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance & Disability Plan

Wellness Program

401K Matching Plan

Colleague Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary and compensation plan

Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle

Corporate Social Responsibility Day

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Manager in Chantilly, Virginia. The role involves managing all facets of projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely execution within budget. Candidates should have 5-7 years of project management experience in a technical environment. Benefits include competitive salary, medical plans, 401K matching, and generous time off policies. Join a dynamic team that allows for growth within Convergint.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience required.
• Experience in building automation systems, fire alarm systems, or electronic security systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of small to medium projects from award through completion.
• Translate customer needs into detailed proposals and implementation plans.
• Communicate project requirements effectively to the project team.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and services for timely project completion.
• Establish project milestones and analyze costs.

Skills

Project management experience in a technical environment

Strong analytical skills

Ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment

Extreme adaptability

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Strong financial analytical skills

Solid team leadership and facilitation skills

Experience managing client relationships

Education

College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will ensure that projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules while ensuring positive cash flow. This is a customer-facing role, and is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects. As a Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate many aspects for small to medium projects of moderate complexity from award through completion of project.
• Translate a variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet Customer requirements.
• Effectively communicate project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintain accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Coordinate the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget.
• Establish project milestones and analyze costs.
• May perform limited range of managerial responsibilities and oversee subcontractor selection process and work.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems).
• Initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities and solutions.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions, solid conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
• Extreme adaptability; respond effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation. Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization.
• Strong financial analytical skills including cost control.
• Solid team leadership, team building and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing client relationships / communications.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Company Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 5-7 years project management

Preferred Experience

• 5 years relevant engineering, field service or project management
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation
• Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP); Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); industry-specific certifications and/or licenses

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.