Senior Project Manager - Low Voltage / Building Technology

JE Dunn Construction; Orlando, Tampa (FL, FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead their Aptitude program, ensuring operational excellence and strategic direction across diverse projects. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication skills to manage complex project lifecycles. With a commitment to safety and innovation, the company fosters a culture where inspired individuals thrive. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that involves extensive travel and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to building perfection and enriching lives through inspired projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT/Security/Life Safety systems.
• 8+ years of project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall regional direction and leadership for the Aptitude program.
• Manage project budgets, costs, and projections.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members aligned with company values.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, IT, or related field

10+ years in IT/Security/Life Safety systems

8+ years project management experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Best People + Right Culture

These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and sharing in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for over 100 years.

Aptitude, JE Dunn's strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.

Our diverse teams across the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

This position will require extensive travel to projects across the US and may require travel up to 100% - applicants must be willing to travel extensively for this role.

Role Summary

The Senior Aptitude Project Manager will provide overall regional direction and leadership for the Aptitude program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, financial management, team leadership, stakeholder relationship management, and risk management, aiming to meet or exceed contractual and financial targets. All activities support JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Supports all aspects of the company's safety culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Coordinates technology-related design and construction efforts meeting standards.
• Provides technical expertise on design assist, installation, and network integration.
• Creates project-specific scopes of work and responsibility matrices.
• Performs quantity takeoffs and obtains vendor and trade partner pricing for budgets or proposals.
• Manages project budgets, costs, and projections.
• Assists with the development and enforcement of Aptitude processes and standards.
• Leads, coaches, and motivates team members aligned with JE Dunn's values.
• Supports deployment of Aptitude strategies for project delivery.
• Participates in communication and strategy sessions to enhance marketing and service delivery.
• Manages project budgets, schedules, staffing, billing, and collections.
• Develops and manages project plans and schedules.
• Tracks and reports project milestones and progress.
• Communicates and resolves issues effectively throughout projects.
• Conducts post-project evaluations and manages documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains professional knowledge through education and networking.
• Engages with civic and municipal organizations to promote Aptitude services.
• Manages technology consulting processes and initiates business development.
• Oversees strategic direction, resource, financial, client, and growth strategies.
• Acts as regional relationship executive and escalation point for risks.
• Ensures sufficient staffing and reviews resource plans.
• Participates in business planning and operational decisions.
• Leads communication on Aptitude integration within the organization.
• Recruits, selects, orients, and trains new team members.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and timely.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to develop proposals, fees, and work plans.
• Strong interpersonal and self-starting skills.
• Thorough understanding of project processes.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Skills in managing budgets, profitability, and business growth.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, IT, or related field (Required).
• Equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 10+ years in IT/Security/Life Safety systems (Required).
• 8+ years project management experience (Required).

Working Environment

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• Exposure to extreme conditions possible.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Details about the benefits package and our commitment to diversity and inclusion are available on our website. JE Dunn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Unsolicited resumes are not accepted.