Project Manager, Security

DAC, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects from award to completion. You will manage contracts, forecast costs, billing, and procurement while coordinating cross-functional teams to meet client needs.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to translate requirements into detailed implementation plans. Demonstrated ability to drive on-time, on-budget delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills with ability to mentor staff.
• Experience managing complex projects from award to completion is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all project aspects from award through completion.
• Manage scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts.
• Coordinate schedule of values, progress billing, invoicing and procurement.
• Translate requirements into proposals and implementation plans.
• Maintain accurate records for internal and external reports.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, services and suppliers.
• Perform Job Safety Audits with safety officer.
• Prepare close-out documents and hand over to Services.
• Possibly mentor and appraise team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or related field

High School Diploma

Relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Brief Description

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for all types of projects including the largest and most complex projects from award through completion of project.
• Manages the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts.
• Proactively manages project financials including coordinating schedule of values, progress billing, invoicing, material and supply procurement, monitoring committed cost, maintaining positive cash flow and assisting in coordinating receivables.
• Translates project requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet customer needs.
• Proactively communicates 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.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services.
• Performs Job Safety Audits (JSAs) as applicable in coordination with company safety officer.
• Prepares close-out documents and participates in hand-over to DAC’s Services division.
• May have direct reports and perform managerial responsibilities such as mentoring, coaching, performance appraisals and salary reviews.

Project Manager Position Responsibilities:

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for all types of projects including the largest and most complex projects from award through completion of project.
• Manages the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts.
• Proactively manages project financials including coordinating schedule of values, progress billing, invoicing, material and supply procurement, monitoring committed cost, maintaining positive cash flow and assisting in coordinating receivables.
• Translates project requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet customer needs.
• Proactively communicates 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.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services.
• Performs Job Safety Audits (JSAs) as applicable in coordination with company safety officer.
• Prepares close-out documents and participates in hand-over to DAC’s Services division.
• May have direct reports and perform managerial responsibilities such as mentoring, coaching, performance appraisals and salary reviews.

Requirements

Project Manager Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Advanced understanding of Access Control, Security and other building infrastructure systems
• Strong leadership skills including team building, employee mentoring and development, and the ability to empower others through delegation of responsibility
• Minimum of eight years of previous, relevant engineering, field service or project management experience preferred
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Project and Visio

Summary

• The physical location of this role will be updated in the near future***