Project Manager - Low Voltage Building Technology (Traveling)

JE Dunn Construction; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aptitude Project Manager 2, where you will lead technology integration in modern building projects. This role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to ensure successful project outcomes. You will coordinate with diverse teams, manage budgets, and create technology-specific scopes of work. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll contribute to a culture that values innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about building perfection and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT/Security/Life Safety systems required.
• 5+ years project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, schedules, and staffing for assigned projects.
• Coordinate technology-related design and construction efforts.
• Lead and motivate team members to align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Budget Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, IT, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Aptitude, JE Dunn's strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Aptitude Project Manager 2 will be responsible for constructability reviews, conceptual estimating, consultation, bid pricing, project management, change management, and coordinating with project teams on technology or Aptitude scopes of work. This position is expected to be a subject matter expert, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to effectively integrate technology scopes on selected projects. All activities will support JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Career Path: Senior Aptitude Project Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Supports all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Coordinates technology-related design and construction efforts that meet constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards.
• Provides technical expertise related to design assist, installation, and network integration of systems.
• Creates technology-specific scopes of work and responsibility matrices tailored to individual projects.
• Performs quantity takeoffs and obtains vendor & trade partner pricing to compile accurate budgets or hard bid proposals.
• Manages budgets, costs, and projections related to assigned projects.
• Assists with the development, dissemination, accountability, and discipline of Aptitude processes and standards.
• Leads, coaches, and motivates team members in alignment with JE Dunn's Strategic Objectives and Core Values.
• Supports the deployment of Aptitude strategies for project delivery to achieve financial, quality, and performance objectives.
• Participates in company-wide communication programs and strategy sessions to enhance marketing, sales, and delivery of technology services.
• Manages budgets, schedules, staffing, billing, and collections for assigned projects.
• Develops and manages project plans and schedules to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Tracks and reports progress on project milestones with team members and stakeholders.
• Communicates, tracks, and resolves issues promptly throughout project lifecycle.
• Determines performance measurement criteria and conducts post-project evaluations.
• Ensures proper management and archiving of all project documents upon completion.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

• Manages the technology consulting process between JE Dunn and client/owner's consultants and contractors.
• Initiates business development activities to grow Aptitude's contribution.
• Supports project pursuits to maximize Aptitude's value to customers.
• Identifies and develops new technologies supporting the Smart Building offering.
• Facilitates internal and external training to promote awareness of Aptitude.
• Maintains professional knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and benchmarking.
• Engages with civic organizations to establish Aptitude as a differentiator.
• Assists in staff recruitment, selection, orientation, and training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Intermediate communication skills, verbal and written.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office at an intermediate level.
• Ability to develop project proposals, fees, and work plans.
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills as a self-starter.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes.
• Ability to build and collaborate within teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and build relationships for future work.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, IT, or related field (Required).
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• 8+ years in IT/Security/Life Safety systems (Required).
• 5+ years project management experience (Required).

Working Environment

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require travel and/or relocation.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours.
• Exposure to extreme conditions possible.
• Work may be at project sites or in office.
• Sitting and viewing computer screens frequently.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for details.

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JE Dunn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] to request assistance.

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