Project Manager - Data Center Security Systems

IES Communications; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications seeks a Project Manager to lead assigned security systems projects from start to finish. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and customer communications to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating installation progress, managing costs, and acting as the customer liaison. The role requires strong leadership and telecom experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years verifiable experience in security systems, access control and CCTV.
• Experience with major manufacturers and customer liaison experience a plus.
• Must supervise and manage project staff and multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise project staff; provide guidance to meet goals.
• Monitor workload, delivery progress and installation milestones.
• Manage project profitability and cost reporting to clients and management.
• Oversee invoices, collections and periodic financial reporting to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Security systems

Telecom

MS Project

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

The Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project(s). The Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and **escalate** as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.
• The Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• The Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• The Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
• The Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
• The Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• The Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. **The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.**
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Work history must contain minimum five (5) years verifiable experience in security systems, access control and CCTV.
• Prefer experience using products from the following manufacturers: Sec Bosch G Series, Bosch Ready Key Pro, Bosch Video, UTC/GE Intrusion, UTC/GE Access Control, UTC/GE CCTV, DSX, Software House, Video IQ, EST 2 & 3 Fire, Bosch, Software House, and Fluid Mesh.
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.