Project Manager - Electronic Security Installations

About the role

Allied Universal Technology Services, a global security technology company, is hiring a Project Manager in Lombard, Illinois. The role plans, organizes, directs and controls project-planning and performance activities for electronic security installations, covering systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning, quality control, budget management, procurement and inspection scheduling. The position manages a portfolio of projects of varying size and complexity on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain active communication with vendors and internal and external customers while balancing time against profit and expected returns
• Allocate and maximize resources through project planning to meet sales and project management objectives
• Keep up-to-date with industry and competitive practices across multiple markets
• Implement changes to project, contract price and installation plans, including estimating, developing and submitting change orders
• Support invoicing and collections by monitoring ERP reports and following up with customers
• Manage project budget and project P&L
• Prepare the installation plan, set goals, manage the plan and implement job procedures
• Maintain construction schedules, coordinate with other trades, and keep records of job status, changes and material flow
• Plan and schedule engineering, installation and subcontracting activities, supervise installation labor and subcontractors, and prioritize workload
• Troubleshoot project issues, develop fallback and contingency plans, and define project problems using financial and contract management tools

Required profile

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• At least six years of project management experience; electronic security industry experience preferred
• Proven track record managing projects worth $4 million or more, with verified references
• Expert knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
• PMP from the Project Management Institute preferred
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks, build relationships with internal and external customers, and handle multiple tasks under strict deadlines
• Site walks and onsite customer meetings; factory certifications in relevant platforms are a plus

Required skills

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint)
• PM techniques and tools
• Knowledge of technical and business environments

What we offer

• Salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays, five sick days and four personal days
• Vacation accrues at 3.08 hours per week, paid out only where required by law