Head of Project Management

Company Overview: Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct and control project‑planning and performance activities for effective management of electronic security installation. Projects include, but are not limited to, all aspects of systems scheduling, field installation, commissioning QC/QA and financial success. Responsible for overall project budget management, project surveys, material procurement, project implementation and inspection scheduling. The Project Manager must be capable of executing portfolio of projects varying in size and complexity on time and within budget through effective communication, preparation and management.

Maintain an active and thoughtful communication pattern with vendors, internal and external customers while balancing time versus profits to make sure efforts reflect and anticipated return (revenue, growth and customer retention)

Consistently and effectively determine, allocate, and maximize available resources through project planning to ensure the achievement of sales and project management objectives

Implements changes in project, contract price and installation plans to include the estimation, development and submission of Change Orders

Support company's invoicing and collection efforts by not only ensuring all contractual terms and conditions are met initially, but by ensuring all invoicing is completed accurately and on time by aggressively monitoring the reports in ERP System and following up with customers management and customers on a consistent basis

Manage Project budget and project P&L responsibility

Prepares the project installation plan, determines goals, manages the plan, prepares and implements job procedures

Maintains all records of job status, job changes and material flow

Defines project problems by working with financial, contract management and management tools to assure project profitability

Plans and schedules engineering, installation and subcontracting activities

Supervise installation labor and sub-contractors

Prioritize team workload to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget

Troubleshoot project issues and engage appropriate management and resources as needed to mitigate impacts

High School Diploma required; At least six years of project management experience, electronic security industry experience is preferred

A proven track record and verified references relating to the ability to manager 4+ Million Dollar projects to schedule and budget.

Expert knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations.

PMP from the Project Management Institute, preferred.

Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers

Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines

Ability to conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance

Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

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