Job purpose

A Project Manager is responsible for the completion of jobs/projects from an operational standpoint. They are the customer contact once a job has been awarded and must manage their resources, staff, and materials appropriately. Professional communication, resource coordination, and schedule management are primary skills responsible for success.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Schedule projects to meet budget requirements and customer deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch technicians to various job sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, technicians, and clients representing the owner or developer.
• Negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure all necessary permits and licenses have been applied for, received and posted at jobsite.
• Direct and supervise technicians.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate methods for completion of project.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit progress and cost tracking reports as required.
• Implement quality control program on assigned projects.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays or emergencies as needed.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and installation problems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at job sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the senior management team

Competencies and Qualifications

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the installation of complex cabling, security, and communications systems.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the protection of people, data, and property.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exemplary customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools required in our industry including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Accounting – Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Company Conformance Statement

• Perform quality work within assigned deadlines with and/or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the need for communication and coordination of work efforts with other team members, departments, or organizations.