Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture in Alberta. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, application engineering, material and equipment procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects. The Project Manager will ensure all projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules and ensure positive cash flow. In addition, position is key interface with the customer and responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction on all assigned projects.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Manager.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
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Manages overseas and coordinates all aspects for medium to large, typically more complex projects from award through completion of project, including overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget as required by the contract. May handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Translates a wide variety of customer needs / requirements requiring originality and ingenuity into detailed proposals and project plans to meet Customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provision of technical assistance to sales force as and when required; project design engineering; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors preparation of project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; manages collections on projects.
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Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
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Always acts as “our customer’s best service provider” thereby ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
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Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
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Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customers and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
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Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget.
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Establish project milestones and analyze costs; utilize financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjust or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
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Manage the execution and review of all scopes of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise.
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Perform limited range of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget. Oversee subcontractor selection process and work.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
What You’ll Need
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Strong project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
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Strong coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization
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Solid team leadership, team building and facilitation skills
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Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities
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Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills
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Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
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Strong financial analytical skills including cost control
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Good ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
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Strong Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills; solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
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Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles
Requirements
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Diploma in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
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Minimum five years of experience in electronic security (Access Control System, VMS and Intrusion System) as an engineering lead, field install lead or technical lead experience required.
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Minimum three years of project management experience required.
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Two to three years of project supervisory experience preferred.
Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
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Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
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Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
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Employer contribution to RRSP
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Work environment committed to safety.
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Colleague Assistance Program
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Tuition reimbursement
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Competitive salary and compensation plan
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Vehicle reimbursement plan
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Corporate Social Responsibility Day
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And much more…
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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