Senior Project Manager

Allied Universal; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to guide electronic security installation projects from planning to financial success. You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors and customers, preparing change orders, and driving project performance across large, complex systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications in relevant technology platforms (Security PM tools) a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in electronic security or 2+ years in related low-voltage fields.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, independent working ability, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors and customers to balance time and profits.
• Allocate and maximize resources to achieve objectives.
• Develop project budgets, P&L, and change orders.
• Prepare installation plans and schedules; coordinate trades.
• Maintain records of job status, changes, and material flow.
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors; manage deadlines.
• Troubleshoot issues and engage management as needed.
• Develop contingency plans for projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical

Team player

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Job Description

Allied Universal Technology Services is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager.The Senior Project Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls project-planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation projects to include, but not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning, and financial success. This role is responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation, and inspection scheduling. The Senior Project Manager must be capable of executing the project on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation, and management of multiple projects varying in size and complexity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors and internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipate return (revenue, growth, and customer retention)
• Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives
• Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry and competitive practices as they relate to multiple markets.
• Implement changes in project, contract price, and installation plans to include the estimation, development, and submission of Change Orders
• Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis
• Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility
• Prepare the project installation plan, manages the plans, and prepares and implements job procedures
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate task-scheduling with other trades
• Maintain all records of job status, job changes and material flow
• Define project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability
• Plan and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems
• Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors
• Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget
• Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed
• Develop fallback and contingency plans

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electronic security industry
  • A minimum of two (2) years of related low-voltage field
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks of moderate to high complexity, which requires knowledge of technical and business environments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player with strong work ethic
• Excellent follow-up and leadership skills
• Strong analytical decision-making capabilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
• Associate’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• PMP from the Project Management Institute
• Six (6) years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience
• Five (5) years of experience in the electronic security industry
• Experience in the security industry

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Salary Range for this position is $140-155K
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com