Project Manager II

Minuteman Security & Life Safety; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Minuteman Security & Life Safety in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee large, complex security installation projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget. The role demands advanced project management, strategic planning, and strong client relationships.

You will lead planning, manage budgets, coordinate with executives, clients, and contractors, assess risks, and report on progress and KPIs, implementing best practices to drive superior outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with large/complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in PM/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large security installation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Analyze risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports on financial status, progress, and KPIs.
• Apply best practices and continuous improvement processes.
• Manage changes in scope aligning with client expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

MS Office

PM software

Education

Bachelors in Project Management

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Overview Summary

The Project Manager II will oversee larger and more complex security installation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. This role involves advanced project management skills, strategic planning, and client relationship management.

What you’ll be doing (and doing well!):

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale security installation projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and contractors, to ensure project success.
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reports, including financial status, progress, and key performance metrics.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage project changes and scope adjustments, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Own It: Focus on excellence in everything you do and each interaction you have with all clients
• Learn: Absorb the training. Make yourself an expert on our portfolio of solutions
• Represent: Always understand that you are the face of the company to our customers
• Diversity: Every project and service call are different so you must enjoy variety in your workday
• Work as One Team: Work closely with Minuteman’s sales, management, and operations teams to best serve our customers
• Find a way: Turn challenges into opportunities
• Play To Win.

What We Like About You

• A Sense of humor, creativity, and positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on large or complex projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Extensive experience in security systems or related technology sectors.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Pay Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this role is $75,600 - $122,600. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Minuteman Security & Life Safety is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Minuteman Security & Life Safety provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Minuteman Security & Life Safety takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, that offers a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.