Project Manager - Security Integration

Preferred Technologies, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

401K matching

Health and Dental insurance

Professional development training

Job summary

Preferred Technologies, LLC is looking for a Project Manager based in Austin, Texas. The role involves managing complex projects, leading teams to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in project management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, company vehicle, and professional development opportunities. The position requires work hours extending outside normal office times with mobile work expected on job sites.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience, especially in construction or contracting.
• Valid TX driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular quality control inspections.
• Coordinate with teams and contractors for successful project completion.

Skills

Project management experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Position Overview

A Project Manager at Pref-Tech will be responsible for everything their team does or fails to do, must inspire his or her team to provide customers with unparalleled service in a profitable manner, must manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and ensure that all customers are completely satisfied. Only hard‑working, self‑starting, intelligent leaders succeed as Project Managers at Pref-Tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Must meet or exceed Pref-Tech installation standards.
• Must complete projects on time and within budget.
• Must train and develop his or her team and take ownership of team members’ morale and welfare.
• Must maintain accountability of assigned tools and equipment and keep them in good working order.
• Must commit to continuously helping Pref-Tech refine and improve the way the company operates.
• Conduct a Project Handover Meeting with the Sales Team to officially assume responsibility of the project.
• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the project’s contract documents:
  • Scope of Work outlined in contract, proposal and/or purchase order
  • Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Invoicing Requirements
  • Certified Payroll Requirements
• Lead a Project Kick-Off Meeting with the customer.
• Build the Pre-Construction Submittal Package:
  • Material Data Sheets
  • Shop Drawings
  • Project Schedule
  • Schedule of Values
  • Permit Drawings
• Ensure that the Project Team and Pref-Tech meet all project compliance requirements:
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Safety Requirements
  • License Requirements
• Refine the Bill of Materials, plan purchasing, and issue Purchase Orders to vendors.
• Organize the Project Team and refine the installation plan.
• Coordinate the installation plan with the Owner, General Contractor, Other Trades, and Subcontractors.
• Participate in and oversee the installation.
• Conduct regular quality control inspections of the work.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Educate, train, and retrain Project Team to ensure high standards and continuous development.
• Receive change orders, participate in building proposals for the change orders, incorporate approved change orders into the project, and maintain an accurate accounting of all changes.
• Identify, write, submit, and track Requests for Information.
• Build invoice requests, submit invoice packages to the Accounts Receivable Manager, and ensure accurate and comprehensive invoices go to the customer.
• Manage costs throughout the project.
• Coordinate software programming effort and training with the Programming Team and Owner.
• Conduct pre‑testing and final commissioning of projects.
• Manage the build‑out of the Post-Construction Submittal Package:
  • As‑Built Drawings
  • Commissioning Sheets
  • Programming Matrix
  • Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Warranty Letters
• Provide comprehensive status reports on all projects during weekly PM Meetings.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, with at least 2 of those years spent managing in the general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid TX driver’s license, successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and maintain a clean driving record as a condition of continued use of a company vehicle.
• Think critically, reason, and solve problems.
• Plan, organize, and manage resources.
• Make timely and accurate decisions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Mitigate risks and problems and resolve any conflicts that arise.
• Motivate team members to accomplish tasks.
• Proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe, BlueBeam.
• Be a subject matter expert on installing and servicing access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Understand the basics of IP networking and IP-based equipment.
• Know and enforce Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a security license through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Low Voltage industry certifications from ASIS, BICSI, ESA, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Health, Dental, and other elective insurances
• World‑class training and professional development

Work Hours & Travel

• Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm
  • As a part of overseeing the teams the required work hours may extend outside of office hours to be available during hours required to support specific jobsite hours, including nights and weekends.
• Project Managers should expect to spend 25-50% of their working hours mobile/on jobsites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and rain.
• Capable of ascending and descending ladders (6–14 feet) and stairs of varying heights with minimal restrictions.
• Willingness to work from a bucket truck as required for installations and maintenance.

EEO Statement

Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke‑free and drug‑free workplace.