Project Manager

Allied Universal

$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current driver's license for company vehicle use
  • 3+ years in project management or field service roles
  • 2+ years of experience in electronic security systems
  • Proven project management experience in the electronic security field
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and project management software
  • Strong leadership and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute projects efficiently within budget constraints
  • Oversee project budgets and ensure accurate financial records
  • Supervise installation teams to maintain quality standards
  • Communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders to align objectives
  • Adapt project plans based on change orders and strategic needs
  • Schedule and manage engineering and installation activities
  • Identify and resolve project challenges to safeguard profitability
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Biweekly vacation accrual with payout as required by law
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services as a Project Manager and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge electronic security solutions. In this leadership position, you'll drive complex projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering results, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plan and manage projects to optimize resource allocation, scheduling, and timely execution within budget
  • Monitor and control project budgets, including full P&L responsibility, collection efforts and accurate invoicing through ERP systems
  • Supervise installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality work on large and complex systems
  • Maintain timely and strategic communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams to align efforts with business goals
  • Implement change orders and adapt installation and pricing plans as needed
  • Plan and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems
  • Identify, troubleshoot and resolve project issues using financial, contractual, and operational tools to maintain profitability, engaging leadership as needed
  • Develop contingency plans and proactively manage risks to ensure project success
  • Maintain construction schedules and coordinates task-scheduling with other trades
  • Ensure accurate records of job status, job changes and material flow throughout the project
  • Conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
  • 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 or field service experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of electronic security, fire alarm, AV systems, or building automation
  • Project Management experience in the electronic security industry field
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
  • Leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, as well as manage delivery timeframes
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
  • Associate's Degree in Business, Technology, or related field
  • Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
  • Experience managing multiple projects (portfolio) of at least $1M
  • Project Management experience in the electronic security industry field
  • Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
  • Knowledge of PM Workbench or similar software
  • Certifications in any of the following: PMP, Agile, Waterfall

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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