Company Description

Join our team at Convergint Federal. Become part of one of the nation's leading security integrator's for the U.S. Federal Government.

Convergint Federal (CF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Convergint Technologies and is the Federal Government Arm of Convergint. CF is a systems integration company that is focused on the physical security for the U.S. Federal Government with locations and personnel throughout the U.S. and globally. CF is a leader in the design, integration, installation, maintenance and operation of technically complex integrated physical security management systems. We have the ability to support the entire life-cycle of these programs and projects—from security analyses, engineering and design, through installation, operation and maintenance—using in-house personnel and resources is our biggest discriminator.

CF is seeking an experienced and technical Project Manager. The position will be located at our Columbia, MD Office.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all aspects for medium to large, typically more complex projects from award through completion of projects, including overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget as required by the contract. May handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Translates a wide variety of customer needs/requirements requiring originality and ingenuity into detailed proposals and project plans to meet Customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provision of technical assistance to sales force as and when required; project design engineering; supervision of 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 CF 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.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of projects within budget.
• Establish project milestones and analyze costs; utilizes financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low job site productivity and determine the impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Manage 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.
• Perform a limited range of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget. Oversees subcontractor selection process and work.
• Be able to travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations when required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills:

• Strong project management experience in a technical environment.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization
• Shows initiative engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities
• Very adaptable respond effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
• Strong financial analytical skills including cost control
• Good ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles

Qualifications

Desired Education:

Bachelors

Desired Experience:

5 - 7 Years

Minimum of five to seven years of operations, field service, sales or project management experience required.
Experience in the following industries preferred: electronic security, life safety and building automation.
Previous project supervisory experience.

Desired Certification:

Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
Major ESS Systems, such as Lenel, Software House, etc.
Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Additional Information

Convergint Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a US Government Secret Security clearance.

All applications and resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Convergint Federal is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Convergint Technologies offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at uscareers.convergint.com/careers.

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/V/D