Stone - Associate Project Manager

BearCom; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Grand Prairie, TX to support the Project Management Office. You will plan, organize, and direct activities for ongoing projects, coordinate schedules, coordinate with clients, assign tasks, and monitor progress.

Strong computer skills and the ability to generate reports are essential. Qualifications include PMI framework familiarity, 2+ years in a similar role or recent graduate, excellent communication, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 2+ years of proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Understanding of the PMI framework and project management methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information
• Segment projects into achievable actions and set timeframes for completion
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Monitor project progress and manage issues that arise
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Work with the team to eliminate blockers
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through monitoring quality assurance and control activities
• Create schedules and collect documents to orient and guide projects and outcomes
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing, and technical requirements
• Help with other projects/duties as needed

Skills

PMI framework knowledge

Excellent communication

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Google Sheets

Job description

BearCom is the largest distributor of wireless voice, data, and video solutions in North America, and North America's largest two-way radio channel partner for Motorola, with more than 40 years of industry leadership, partnerships with leading manufacturers including JVC Kenwood and Avigilon, and a network of 75+ branches across North America.

As part of the BearCom family, Stone Security brings deep expertise in security integration, backed by partnerships with leading OEMs including Axis, Milestone, and LenelS2, and delivering top-notch services and products built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Together, BearCom and Stone Security deliver communication, technology, and security solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and effectively – offering customers scalable solutions and employees the platform to build meaningful, high-impact careers.

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Management Office Manager, the Associate Project Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing operations related to ongoing projects in the company. They lead team members on the project team and oversee company projects to make sure they are running as planned. In this role, they assist in the management of multiple projects. They coordinate projects, schedules, track the progress of projects and report their results. Computer skills are extremely important as the Associate Project Manager will need to be capable of using basic office software programs and the ability to type and run various company reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information
• Segment projects into achievable actions and set timeframes for completion
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Monitor project progress and manage issues that arise
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Work with the team to eliminate blockers
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through monitoring quality assurance and control activities
• Create schedules and collect documents to orient and guide projects and outcomes
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing, and technical requirements
• Help with other projects/duties as needed

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 2+ years of proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework
• Practical knowledge of various project management methodologies, tools, and applications
• Familiarity with general construction industry and practices
• Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Make important decisions under pressure
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risk items within project related activities
• Communicate and work at all levels within BearCom and with customer
• Write, read, interpret, explain and act based on a thorough understanding of technical documents, engineering materials and contracts or related document
• Support cross-functional BearCom teams to achieve customer objectives and specific team goals within established time frames and requirements
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and ethical responsibilities
• Additional hours may be required
• Use machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PCs, printers, copiers, faxes, and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area
• Travel will be required on an as needed basis and may be up to 25% of a given week
• Must have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance
• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check

Benefits

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

You’ll Also Receive

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

KEYWORDS: Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two-Way Radio, Two Way Radio, 2-Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, WI-FI, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, PtMP, P25, Astro25, PPE

Stone, a BearCom Company, is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit and business need.