Low Voltage Project Manager - Traveling

Description

• Manage budgets, schedule, staffing projections, billing and collections relating to assigned projects.
• Ensure that all project documents are properly managed and archived upon project completion.
• Assist with the development, dissemination, accountability and discipline of Aptitude processes and standards.
• Facilitate internal and external training to generate awareness of the Aptitude offering.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and obtains vendor & trade partner pricing to compile complete & accurate budgets or hard bid proposals.
• Initiating business development activities to grow the Aptitude contribution to the organization.
• Supports all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Identify and develop new technologies that support the Smart Building offering of Aptitude.
• Determine how results will be measured and complete a post-project evaluation of performance to plan.
• Manage budgets, costs and projections related to assigned projects.
• Assist in maintaining and growing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Provide technical expertise related to design assist, installation, and network integration of complete and related systems.
• Create technology specific scopes of work and responsibility matrices tailored to individual projects.
• Lead, coach and motivate team members in a proactive manner, consistent with the JE Dunn’s Strategic Objectives and Core Values.
• Participate and support JE Dunn project pursuit activities to maximize the value-added benefits of Aptitude to customers (internal and external).
• Management of the technology consulting process between JE Dunn and client/owner’s consultants and contractors.
• Communicate, track and resolve issues in an effective and prompt manner throughout the life of the project.
• Participate in companywide communication programs and strategy sessions to enhance the company’s ability to effectively market, sell and deliver technology related services.
• Engage local civic organizations and municipality activities to establish the Aptitude offering as a differentiator that supports JE Dunn as an industry leader
• Coordinate technology related design and construction efforts that meet the constructability, quality, financial and technical standards.
• Track and report progress on the achievement of project milestone(s) with team members, stakeholders and team leaders.
• Support the deployment of Aptitude strategies for project delivery to achieve project financial, quality and performance objectives.
• As part of the project master schedule develops and manage a project plan & schedule to identify tasks, resources and timing to achieve project objectives (scope, schedule, cost, quality).

Requirements

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, IT or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Career Path: Senior Aptitude Project Manager
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Ability to demonstrate strong personal and interpersonal skills as a self-starter with strong follow through
• 5+ years of project management experience (Required)
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively develop project proposals, fees and work plans
• 8+ years experience in Information Technology/Security/Life Safety related systems (Required)
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• This assignment requires extensive travel to projects across the US. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 100% to be eligible for this role.**

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance