Project Manager 1

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will ensure that projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules while ensuring positive cash flow. This is a customer-facing role, and is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects. As a Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Manager.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for all types of projects including the largest and most complex projects from award through completion of project, including overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion. Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements requiring originality and ingenuity requiring new and unique approaches to meet Customer requirements; provision of technical assistance to field colleagues as and when required; supervision and daily interaction with field installation labor and subcontractors; preparation of project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; manages collections on projects.
• Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Acts as our customers best service provider at all times thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customers first choice for service.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget.
• Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs; utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identifies reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Manages the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise. May originate and apply new approaches to installation methods.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• Basic project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems).
• Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation.
• Team leadership, team building and facilitation skills.
• Initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
• Adaptability – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions, solid conflict resolution skills.
• Financial analysis skills including cost control.
• Ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
• Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

Requirements:

Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 3 years relevant engineering, field service or project management

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation
• Previous leadership
• Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Project Management

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)