Project Manager - Security Integration Job Description

Why Pref-Tech?

“We are a family” is an often-used cliché in business. It rarely translates into amazing relationships where you feel encouraged, supported, and part of something greater than themselves. We aim to make the phrase have meaning. We aim to make “family” a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers. If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for everything their team does or fails to do, must inspire his or her team to provide customers with unparalleled service in a profitable manner, must manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and ensure that all customers are completely satisfied. Only hard-working, self-starting, intelligent leaders succeed as Project Managers at “Pref-Tech.”

Work Hours:

Standard workdays and times are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no set schedule for field personnel as work schedules vary depending on client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must meet or exceed Pref-Tech installation standards
• Must complete projects on time and within budget
• Must train and develop his or her team and take ownership of team members’ morale and welfare
• Must maintain accountability of assigned tools and equipment and keep them in good working order
• Must commit to continuously helping Pref-Tech refine and improve the way the company operates
• Conduct a Project Handover Meeting with the Sales Team to officially assume responsibility of the project.
• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the project’s contract documents
  • Scope of Work outlined in contract, proposal and/or purchase order
  • Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Invoicing Requirements
  • Certified Payroll Requirements
• Lead a Project Kick-Off Meeting with the customer.
• Build the Pre-Construction Submittal Package.
  • Material Data Sheets
  • Shop Drawings
  • Project Schedule
  • Schedule of Values
  • Permit Drawings
• Ensure that the Project Team and Pref-Tech meet all project compliance requirements
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Safety Requirements
  • License Requirements
• Refine the Bill of Materials, plan purchasing, and issue Purchase Orders to vendors.
• Organize the Project Team and refine the installation plan
• Coordinate the installation plan with the Owner, General Contractor, Other Trades, and Subcontractors
• Participate in and oversee the installation
• Conduct regular quality control inspections of the work
• Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections
• Educate, train, and retrain Project Team to ensure high standards and continuous development
• Receive change orders, participate in building proposals for the change orders, incorporate approved change orders into the project, and maintain an accurate accounting of all changes
• Identify, write, submit, and track Requests for Information
• Build invoice requests, submit invoice packages to the Accounts Receivable Manager, and ensure accurate and comprehensive invoices go to the customer
• Manage costs throughout the project
• Coordinate software programming effort and training with the Programming Team and Owner
• Conduct pre-testing and final commissioning of projects
• Manage the build-out of the Post-Construction Submittal Package
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Commissioning Sheets
  • Programming Matrix
  • Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Warranty Letters
• Provide comprehensive status reports on all projects during weekly PM Meetings
• Understand, internalize, and represent our PGRIT core values
  • Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.
  • We thrive on challenges. We do what it takes to get the job done.
  • We know what right is and do it every time.
  • Intelligent Thought. We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.
  • Trusted Advisors. We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.
• Fulfill our purpose statement with all decisions and actions:
  • Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• At least 5 years of project management experience, with at least 2 of those years spent managing in the general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries
• Think critically, reason, and solve problems
• Plan, organize, and manage resources
• Make timely and accurate decisions
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats
• Mitigate risks and problems and resolve any conflicts that arise
• Motivate team members to accomplish tasks
• Proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, and Adobe
• Be a subject matter expert on installing and servicing access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems
• Understand the basics of IP networking and IP-based equipment
• Know and enforce Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and requirements
• Obtain and maintain a security license through the Texas Department of Public Safety

Compensation:

• Salary ranging between $90,000 and $120,000 per year, based on experience, training, and fit for position
• 2 weeks of vacation and earn additional vacation in accordance with the Company Handbook
• Inclusion in the Operations Incentive Program, which shares excess profit as a bonus
• 401K available (matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% gross salary)
• Health, dental, and other elective insurances

Assigned Equipment:

• Pref-Tech will provide each PM with a company truck
• Pref-Tech will provide each PM with a laptop.
• Pref-Tech will provide each PM with a smart phone.
• Pref-Tech will provide each PM with a company credit card.
• Pref-Tech will provide each PM with a Project Team Tool and Equipment Kit

Additional Information:

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