Project Manager 2 (Data Centers) - Hoffman Estates, IL

Convergint Technologies, LLC; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K Matching Plan

Paid Time Off starting at 13 days

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking a full-time Project Manager to drive successful project execution within budget and schedule while maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality. This role is customer-facing and integral to Convergint’s growth and culture.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure accurate reporting and records throughout the project lifecycle. A strong emphasis is placed on leadership, communication, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical projects or systems integration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate project activities from award through completion.
• Translate customer needs into detailed proposals and implementation plans.
• Communicate requirements clearly to project team and track progress and records.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers to ensure satisfaction and quality.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, supplies, and services for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Set project milestones, analyze costs, and manage budget within scope.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and performance as needed.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Budgeting

Contract management

Education

College degree 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.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Manager.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint’s greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.

• 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 maintains 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional 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 (but not required):

• 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 Institute (PMI); industry-specific certifications and/or licenses

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.

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