Project Manager

Join our Project Management team in Halifax.

The Project Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls project activities required for effective management of electronic security installation projects.

Customer site visits are common, collaborative work in the office is expected and remote work is allowed.

• Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontractor activities on projects or service installed jobs.
• Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures.
• Works with engineering department on design and drafting phases of jobs.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies and services and controls timely delivery to job site.
• Determines necessary changes in design, contract price, installation plan or other activity and implements same.
• Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
• Monitors the performance and quality of the field labour.
• Monitors and updates project financials to ensure profitability and raises any concerns to management.
• Selects, contracts, and monitors the performance and quality of contract labour.
• Effective communication with all stakeholders on project progress, escalating issues as needed to management. Maintains accurate records of job status, changes, material flow and other.
• Routinely walks job site to ensure quality installation of Company products
• Supervises the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use.
• May estimate or assist in estimating projects which the company is bidding.
• Implements quality assurance program to continuously improve customer satisfaction
• Present a professional image of Company when speaking to customers (all levels)
• Develop and maintain relationship with all customers
• Responsible for customer satisfaction on project
• End to end ownership of the delivery of the project
• Assists management in forecasting monthly labour, revenue, and material requirements.
• Ensures proper job management and cost control Supervises the preparation of base data required for monthly project invoicing
• Monitors time logged to projects by all resources
• Monitors project invoices and receipts for accuracy and validity.
• Identify project problems, develop and implement plans to assure project profitability while providing exceptional customer service and communication to all stakeholders.
• Job Closure
• Responsible for Completing As-Builds, project ATP and documentation of various systems
• Responsible for completing all paperwork, POs are all completed, Notice of Completions (NOC) is sent, and jobs are turned over to Service
• 3 years of experience in project management. Either security based experience or other low voltage industries.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable record. Minimum 5 years driving experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project software
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and work with multiple deadlines
• Must be able to obtain Secret clearance 2
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
• Ability to work in a high volume atmosphere
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
• Has a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, security system functions and operations. Good subcontracting skills required.
• An understanding of job financial reports and the ability control costs in the handling of projects.
• PMP or PMI certified
• 2 or more years of security industry experience is strongly desired
• 5 years of functional project management experience in a technical environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)
• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required
• Limited overnight travel may be required