Senior Installation Project Manager – Virginia (25% Travel)

Datawatch Systems; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice Medical Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSAAccounts

401K Plan with a discretionary spouse

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Parking Benefit

Short-term Disability and Long-term DI

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee,

Voluntary portable Accident, Critical…

Job summary

Datawatch Systems is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate installations from pre-site visits through completion. You will work with installation teams, sales, customers, and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery and that work meets client expectations.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical, networking, and cabling, plus knowledge of safety codes. Local travel and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience installing commercial access control, video systems, low voltage, and commercial wiring/cabling.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes pertaining to construction and electrical systems.
• High School diploma/GED preferred; electronics/electrical trade certificate desirable.
• Strong electronics background (AC/DC theory, circuits) and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Pre-installation site visits with sales to define proper scope of work.
• Coordinate with installation manager, customer service, permitting, and client on timelines.
• Supervise installation tasks: pulling cable, rough-in, conduit, cable terminations.
• Provide weekly project manager reports and updates.
• Stay informed on new services, technology, and internal processes.

Skills

Experience in commercial access

Video systems installation

Low voltage wiring

Commercial cabling

Building codes knowledge

Fire and life safety codes

Electrical theory

IP/Ethernet networking

CAT5 technologies

Education

High School diploma/GED

Electronics/Electrical trade certificate

Tools

Digital volt meters

Job description

Datawatch Systems is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate installations from pre-site visits through completion. You will work with installation teams, sales, customers, and third-party vendors to ensure on-time delivery and that work meets client expectations.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical, networking, and cabling, plus knowledge of safety codes. Local travel and background checks are required.