Project Manager- Reading

Description

Description

Who We Are:

As a 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40 year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities.

The Project Manager role:

The Project Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager. The Project Manager oversees the design and build of end user projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The Project Manager controls all aspects of projects, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring/summarizing the progress of the project. The Project Manager will periodically travel to client sites, which can range from public school buildings to small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, to government entities which require stringent background clearances. Our clients are predominantly within the state of Pennsylvania, though occasional overnight travel will be necessary. The Project Manager will be provided with a company vehicle w/ AAA membership and fuel card, a company laptop, a company tablet, a company cell phone, and all necessary tools and equipment.

Who You Are:

A highly motivated natural leader with a passion for Life Safety who would like to contribute to the growth of the company. You are someone who wants to provide world class service to our customers through continued education and growth within the Fire Alarm, Security, Sprinkler, and Communications industries. The position entails:

• Leading job kickoffs and site meetings
• Preparing Scope of Work with the Sales team
• Creating project schedules and identifying project milestones
• Compiling risk analyses and managing risk
• Working in conjunction with Site-Superintendents to maintain project efficiency
• Effectively communicating job status to end user (customer) and/or contractor
• Effectively communicating job status to internal stakeholders (Sales, Management, Engineering teams)
• Effectively communicating scope of work with field team and preparing project for successful outcome
• Communicating daily with field staff for project updates
• Mentoring technicians directly and indirectly managed by PM
• Creating project cost and scheduling reports
• Handling calls from customers
• Scheduling warranty calls with service department as needed throughout job life cycle
• Answering customer questions regarding operation of system, technical issues, installation details, warranty matters, and monitoring queries.
• Directing customers to appropriate BSGI parties for assistance
• Scheduling final system checkouts with Inspections team
• Verifying all warranty dates
• Ensuring paperwork related to project is completed and entered in Sedona
• Communicating need for customer training with BSGI Trainers at completion of project
• Updating schedule for field staff sick call-offs
• Approving field staff vacation requests
• Completing field staff performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Where You’ll Be Located:

• Ideally, you are located in Central PA
• Travel to client sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including occasional overnights, as well as travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices will be necessary
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and clear driving record to drive a company vehicle

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Associate's degree in a technical field (Mechatronics, Electrical, Engineering) required
• Five (5) years of experience in implementing or managing the installation of Electronic Security / Life Safety Systems, or related field required
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising Commissioning Agents, Installers, Apprentices, and Subcontractors required
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety industry fundamentals, NFPA requirements, building code and operations required
• Solid subcontracting skills required
• In-depth understanding of job financial reports and the ability control costs in the handling of large projects required
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical (Mechatronics, Electrical, Engineering) capacity or applicable industry experience preferred
• PMP Certification a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages (Aligned with industry standards and commensurate with skill and experience)
• Paid Time Off in the first year (Prorated during the first year, dependent upon on start date)
• Holiday pay starting on date of hire
• Group Medical Insurance with two (2) plan options
• Dental Insurance with two (2) plan options
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Financially-incentivized Wellness Program
• Paid Community Service opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

At BSGI, we are committed to our Behavioral Standards which provides an environment of mutual respect and is the basis for providing equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by municipal/state/federal law. BSGI/SAH, Inc. celebrates and supports the diversity among our teammates and believes it contributes to our success as a company.