Head of Project Management (Construction)

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Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a National Project Manager. The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge electronic security solutions. In this position, you’ll provide project-delivery leadership across a portfolio of geographically dispersed projects and complex electronic security and related construction programs, driving initiatives from start to finish. Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and field leaders while reinforcing accountability, disciplined planning, reporting, escalation, quality, and financial performance
Oversee portfolio-level delivery across geographically dispersed electronic security and related construction projects
Monitor project health, site execution, client commitments, contractual requirements, and program objectives
Maintain schedule visibility, validate milestones and dependencies, and drive recovery plans for critical-path risks
Share fiscal responsibility for revenue, cost, margin, forecasts, billing, change orders, collections exposure, and financial risk
Identify cross-project trends, systemic risks, and distressed projects; Track long-lead equipment, material constraints, procurement risks, substitutions, delivery issues, and subcontractor performance
Audit quality compliance, review recurring defects, verify corrective actions, and support critical commissioning and acceptance testing
Ensure client standards, specifications, bulletins, and technical direction are incorporated into project execution
Provide timely status visibility to program leadership, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while serving as a senior escalation point
High school diploma or equivalent
Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
Minimum of three (3) years of project management, engineering, construction, electronic security or field service experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing project financials, to include budgets, P&L, labor and material costs, margin, billing, change orders and collections
Experience managing multiple projects (portfolio) of at least $1M, while working independently and meeting deadlines
Working knowledge of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV/electronic surveillance, intrusion detection, system integration, testing, and installation quality requirements
Advanced knowledge of project planning and scheduling, financial management, forecasting, change control, risk management, procurement, subcontractor management, quality management, commissioning, and project closeout
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
Willingness to travel up to 50%, with potential to travel internationally

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Business or a related field
Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
Experience managing electronic-security projects within mission-critical, data-center, or similarly demanding construction environments
Knowledge of project management software (e.g., PM Workbench, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam) and ERP systems
PMP, CSPM, CAPM or equivalent project management certification
Pay: $100,000 - $125,000 annually + company vehicle + gas card + 4% quarterly bonus potential + 4% annual bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, 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. If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.