Project Manager SWC (SWC - Operations)

Title: Project Manager - Field Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Full-Time, Salaried with benefit package that includes 401k

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems or service installed jobs;

* Maintains current job plans and specifications.
* Works with engineering department on design and drafting phases of jobs.
* Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls timely delivery to job site.
* Prepares, manages, and executes the project installation plan.
* Determines from reviewing various sources of information the necessary changes in design, contract price, and installation plan.
* Implements agreed changes to project scope.
* Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
* Selects and monitors the performance of subcontractors.
* Keeps self, superiors, and subordinates informed of progress/status of projects.
* Maintains all digital records relating to jobs including job status, material purchases, contacts, job changes, prints, submittals, quotes, needs assessments, packing list, email correspondence, and other control records.
* Reviews estimate or assist in estimating projects that the company is bidding.
* May be called upon to assist in site survey along with sales/engineering to secure accurate estimations.

Implements quality assurance program to continuously improve customer satisfaction;

* Present a professional image of company when speaking to customers. (all levels)
* Develops a relationship with the decision maker of our customer.
* Routinely walks job site to ensure quality installation of company products and updates customer/decision maker of project status in documented format.
* Responsible for customer satisfaction on projects.

Monitors job status and controls job costs;

* Provides information to determine labor and material requirements on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required depending on the status of the project.
* Assists management in monthly resource allocation forecasting.
* Ensures proper job management and cost control by reviewing job financial reports.
* Reviews the data required for monthly job billings with the office manager.
* Monitors job reports and works with other management tools to define project problems.
* Reviews time cards to analyze job performance.
* Devises a plan of action to remedy job problems and implements plan to ensure project profitability.

Training and development;

* Studies literature and attends seminars to stay current with regards to products, processes, and materials.
* Works with installers on job concepts, installation procedures, and product training for their advancement.

Job Closure;

* Responsible for overseeing as-builds.
* Responsible for completing all paperwork, ensure PO's are completed, warranty letter is sent, and jobs are turned over to service.
* Job is 100% billed and revenue is taken.
* Job close out report is completed.
* Contact Training Specialist and provide contact information for scheduling purposes at the appropriate time according to scheduled completion.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervises Installers, Apprentices and Subcontractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:     
 
* High school education or equivalent
* Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor degree (4 year) in a technical capacity is desirable
* Project Management experience.  IT Project + or PMP certification desired

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

* 5 years of experience in the engineering and installation of low voltage systems, audio systems (analog/digital), IP video systems, programmable logic control systems, computer networking or related field.
* Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, and operations.
* Good subcontracting skills.
* Excellent written & oral communication skills required.
* An understanding of job financial reports and the ability control costs in the handling of large projects.
* Experience with IT related equipment (servers, databases, networking, etc) is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

* Team oriented work environment.
* The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
* Site work job conditions are similar to typical construction projects.