Senior Project Manager (VA)

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 discretionaryEmployer

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Parking Benefit

Short-term Disability and Long-term DI

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D保险

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee,

Job summary

Datawatch Systems in Virginia is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate installation projects from pre-site visits through completion. You will work with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure timelines and milestones are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires extensive field experience with security and electrical systems, strong communication, and the ability to support ongoing process improvements. Travel around 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience installing commercial access control, video systems, low voltage, and commercial wiring/cabling.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes for construction and electrical systems.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; technical/electrical certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-installation job site visits with sales to assist with proper scope of work.
• Communicate with installation manager, customer service, permitting team, and client on timeline and milestones.
• Supervise and assist installation on pulling cable, rough-in, conduit, cable terminations.
• Provide updated project manager reports weekly.
• Stay up to date on new services, technology, and internal processes.

Skills

Project management

Electronics knowledge

Regulatory/building codes knowledge

Education

High School diploma/GED

Technical/Trade/Vocational certificate in electronics/electrical

Tools

Digital volt meter

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager interacts directly with the installation manager, client, client representatives, third party vendors, and our Program management team throughout the installation process.

Responsibilities include ensuring projects are completed successfully, on schedule, and the work performed meets or exceeds client expectations.

Schedule is 7 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday. All applicants applying for a position at Datawatch Systems must be willing to submit to a drug screening and criminal background check. EOE/M/F/V/D. DCJS #11-2294.

• Location: Virginia
• Travel: Yes (25%)
• Salary Range: $38. - $45.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Pre-installation job site visits with sales team to assist with generating proper scope of work
• Communicate with the installation manager, customer service, and permitting team, and client on project timeline and milestones
• Supervise and assist installation on pulling cable, rough in, installing conduit, terminate cables at device and headend.
• Provide updated project manager reports weekly
• Stays up to date and knowledgeable on new services, technology, and internal processes/procedures.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years’ experience installing:
• commercial access control, video systems, low voltage, and commercial wiring/cabling OR
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes pertaining to construction and electrical systems
• High School diploma/GED preferred
• Technical/Trade/Vocational school certificate in electronics/electrical is desirable
• Strong electronics knowledge/background (AC/DC theory, series and parallel circuits, open/close loops) and ability and knowledge to use digital volt meters
• Knowledge of IP, Ethernet, and networking protocol and CAT5 technologies preferred

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to meet and maintain various certifications, licenses, and/or registrations, in accordance with applicable state laws and as required by the electronic security regulations in the state (s) worked.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass the company’s pre-employment screening process including a background investigation and drug screening.
• Must continue to maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license to fulfill the travel requirements of this position.

Benefits

Choice Medical Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSA Accounts

401K Plan with a discretionary employer match

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Parking Benefit

Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children

Voluntary portable Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Annual performance evaluation and salary adjustment consideration

Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave

Job-related tuition reimbursement