Project Manager - Security Systems

Siemens; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Project Manager at our Laurel, MD location to lead security systems projects for hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. You will ensure schedules, budgets, and safety compliance, coordinating engineers, technicians, and subcontractors to deliver complex installations on time.

Responsibilities include evaluating drawings and specs, sourcing materials, guiding subcontractors, detailing scope of work, tracking progress, and coordinating billing with accounting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in commercial security access/CCTV preferred.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, electrical, network and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; valid driver's license and eligibility for Siemens fleet program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings and documents to establish schedules with the team.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and materials and participate in cost reviews.
• Assist Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors and coordinating activities with safety and scope.
• Conduct orientations for project technicians with scope of work and diagrams.
• Track resources and progress, document schedule-impact events, and pursue change orders.
• Coordinate project billing with accounting and Operations Manager, and manage close-out documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Read drawings

Electrical diagrams

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Location: This role supports our Laurel, MD branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Project Managers

Project Managers coordinate and deliver multiple, simultaneous security systems projects of various complexities, which contributes to creating safer environments in critical institutions such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. As a Project Manager, your fiscal and managerial oversight across all project facets ensures client satisfaction, effective resource allocation, and safe, timely completion of projects.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions, establishing comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines
• Oversee the procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion, and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency
• Assist the Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations
• Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams
• Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project-specific change orders
• Manage project-specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark-ups for as-built development, and ensure timely completion of project-specific close-out documentation

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $82,610 - $141,617 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED
• On-the-job or educational experience in the commercial security access/CCTV industry
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years technical experience in the commercial security access/CCTV industry

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