Project Manager - Security Systems

IES Communications; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to electrical, mechanical, communications contracting solutions for commercial markets. The Project Manager – Security Systems oversees assigned projects to ensure work aligns with safety, quality, and financial targets while meeting customer expectations.

The role requires leadership to recruit and guide project staff, manage installation progress, monitor profitability, and coordinate with customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years verifiable security systems experience (access control, CCTV).
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Bosch, UTC/GE, VideoIQ, DSX, Software House.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and manage security project staff.
• Monitor workload distribution and installation progress.
• Plan and manage project profitability and cost reporting.
• Review job costs, invoices and collections; provide financial reporting.
• Ensure quality and safety on all customer work.
• Participate in bid processes and liaison with customers.
• Develop and implement account process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security project management

Staff supervision

Telecommunications industry experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bosch

UTC/GE

VideoIQ

DSX

Software House

Fluid Mesh

Job description

Candidates must possess a proven track record of managing small to large-scale security projects within the commercial telecommunications sector.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager – Security Systems is the overall manager for the assigned project(s). The Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all security systems project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and elevate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.


• The Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.


• The Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.


• The Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.


• The Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.


• The Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.


• The Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).


• The Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Min

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).


• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.


• Must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).


• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.


• Must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.


• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.


• Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.


• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.


• Work history must contain minimum five (5) years verifiable experience in security systems, access control and CCTV.


• Prefer experience using products from the following manufacturers: Sec Bosch G Series, Bosch Ready Key Pro, Bosch Video, UTC/GE Intrusion, UTC/GE Access Control, UTC/GE CCTV, DSX, Software House, VideoIQ, EST 2 & 3 Fire, Bosch, Software House, and Fluid Mesh.


• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.


• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.


• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.


• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).


• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.


• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.


• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.


• English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, is required. This is based on the requirement to communicate directly with customer(s) and other employees, to complete regular reporting both to management and to the customer, and to promote safety and efficient communication in the case of emergencies.

Minimum Years of Experience

6+

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2019 fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 IES produced over $1.1 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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Workplace Type

Onsite