Project Manager I
Description
Why LONG?
Throughout our 50 year history, we have worked hard to make LONG an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and tangible career growth, our people enjoy a stability and loyalty envied in the industry. With average employee tenure of 10+ years, our culture encourages people to maximize their skills and potential. Our company culture is professional, yet relaxed; we understand that going to work every day should be a gift, not a burden. Join our growing team today!
Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of projects sold within the Security Solutions business unit with support from the Security Operations Manager. This position is involved in overseeing the planning, design, ordering of the necessary equipment, and scheduling the manpower assigned to a job to ensure that the project is implemented in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner while meeting the customer requirements within set deadlines.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $85,000 base salary depending on experience, plus commission.
Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (100% paid by LONG), Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Paid Time Off (beginning day one), Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield benefit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Gathers and Maintains equipment submittals and other project documents as required.
- Ensure that all project contract documentation is up to date and accurate, including project Scope, plans, specifications reports, and other project-related documents.
- Can recognize changes to scope of work, scheduling, and other jobsite factors that impact LONG productivity and profitability and through working with Sales Team provide corrective measures and proposals to ensure LONG is fairly compensated.
- Monitor the progress of costs incurred on all assigned projects. When costs exceed estimates, determine the reason, corrective action, and notify the appropriate manager and seek corrective actions/planning.
- Directs engineering in submittals and installation drawings, selection, ordering and scheduling of materials and equipment.
- Can view and analyze job reports utilizing company reporting tools and make or take corrective actions as required when necessary.
- Orders equipment based on approved submittals in time to meet installation requirements.
- Monitors installations through regular job site visits to assure progress remains consistent with the estimated costs indicated on the sales estimate and schedule.
- Prepares and maintains project schedules using MS Project software or other approved platform and submit same to the mechanical contractor (to establish TC labor requirements when required) and to the technician supervisor/Manager and/or construction manager (for use in workforce forecasting).
- Schedules personnel, equipment, subcontracting, and material to meet project schedule requirements and ensure projects remain within the estimated costs.
- Participates in work-in-progress meetings and prepares specific information regarding the status of all costs and schedules for projects.
- Coordinates and assists in the training of owner operating personnel.
- Creates partnered account relationships and service sales opportunities.
- Ability to travel to and inspect jobsites and visit customer locations statewide.
- Regularly visits customers and their job sites to create and develop partnered account relationships and sales leads when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This includes the following:
- 4-year Construction Management Degree or a 2-year technical degree and 2 years Security controls experience (OR) 4 years Commercial Security project management (OR) 6 years Security controls experience
- Knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic principles, electrical systems, monitored alarms and engineering, installation, management, and construction procedures
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Availability for after-hour consultation and problem-solving on assigned jobs, as necessary.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, MS Projects)
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification or other project management certification or training is a plus.
- No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
Working Conditions
The working conditions/requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment:
- A Project Manager may work indoors or outdoors, depending on the project.
Physical Requirements
- This work may involve standing for extended periods, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and working in tight spaces.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
- Ability to climb ladders and function at heights.
Hazards
- General construction site hazards
LONG Building Technologies Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.