Project Manager - ST Louis, MO

Paycom; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Digital Security seeks a Project Manager to oversee security and access control installations at a local site. You will manage project lifecycles, coordinate security teams and contractors, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project.

You will lead, train, and mentor professionals, read blueprints, estimate jobs, and work with accounting on profitability and compliance while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience with project coordination and management.
• Ability to travel locally during the business day and travel out-of-area overnight.
• Ability to read blueprints and accurately estimate jobs.
• Basic understanding of financial profitability and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and maintenance lifecycles from concept to completion.
• Take full responsibility for overseeing team members assigned to various projects, including hired contractors.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a team of security and access control professionals.
• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and motivation to the location team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and expand the client base.
• Analyze financial data of projects and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure day-to-day location operations run smoothly and in compliance with policies.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field

Job description

Summary/Objective

As a Project Manager in the Security and Access Control industry, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all project-based aspects of assigned location operations. You will be responsible for job coordination, installation management, customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, and any other areas determined by management.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Core Values:
  • Promote a culture that is consistent with the Core Values of Family, Safety, Service and Respect.
• Project Leadership and Oversight:
  • Manage installation and maintenance lifecycles from concept to completion.
  • Take full responsibility for overseeing team members assigned to various projects, including hired contractors.
• Team Management:
  • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a team of security and access control professionals.
  • Provide strong leadership, guidance, and motivation to the location team, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their security needs, and ensuring their satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to promote company services and expand the client base.
• Analyze financial data of various projects to make informed decisions and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Work with accounting to ensure compliance with financial and accounting procedures, reporting requirements, and company policies.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Ensure day-to-day location operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  • Manage inventory allocated to jobs in a cost-effective manner.
  • Track labor efficiency on various assigned projects.
• Security and Access Control Expertise:
  • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to security and access control.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring the delivery of cutting‑edge solutions to clients.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Promote a culture of safety within the location, ensuring that all security and access control operations adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to security services.
• Excellent professional communication and organizational skills.
• Team player with strong Commercial Awareness.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent time management skills and results‑oriented performance.
• Demonstrates ethical integrity while completing essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position manages technicians, project engineers, customer relations throughout project lifecycle, and company contractors in the completion of customer installations and maintenance.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in both a clerical office setting and on‑site role. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines and copy machines. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, during normal hours of operation. This position may also require occasional weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education, Experience & Abilities

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience with Project Coordination and Management. Experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.
• Ability to travel locally during the business day and travel out-of-area overnight.
• Ability to read blueprints and accurately estimate jobs.
• Basic understanding of financial profitability and job costing.

Disclaimer

American Digital Security provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this position may be assigned other duties. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.