We are seeking an experienced
Systems Project Manager to lead client-facing project delivery for limited-energy and technology systems. This role is responsible for coordinating project execution from contract review through closeout while meeting objectives for cost control, safety, quality, client satisfaction, schedule, and profitability.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with experience delivering complex systems projects. They can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client and stakeholder expectations, identify project risks, and translate technical requirements into effective execution plans.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with leadership, engineering, estimating, and operations teams to establish project direction, priorities, and delivery strategies
- Lead the execution of limited-energy systems projects, which may include structured cabling, communications, security, access control, fire alarm, audiovisual, building automation, and related systems
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk-management strategies
- Monitor labor, material, subcontract, and equipment costs, as well as productivity, to maintain alignment with project budgets
- Provide project and site leadership with the data, budgets, bid information, and technical coordination needed for successful execution
- Coordinate design development, submittals, RFIs, procurement, material delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout
- Recommend and select materials, vendors, and subcontractors while managing purchase orders and subcontract agreements
- Coordinate with clients, engineers, general contractors, trade partners, vendors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal teams
- Identify and resolve scope gaps, design conflicts, constructability concerns, extra work, productivity issues, schedule impacts, and safety risks
- Schedule and lead progress meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
- Update and review project schedules regularly with project/site leaders, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Prepare materials for monthly project reviews, including profit and loss, schedule, planning, risk, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
- Identify, price, negotiate, document, and manage change orders promptly
- Maintain consistent client communication and ensure expectations for budget, quality, safety, schedule, and system performance are met
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience delivering limited-energy, low-voltage, technology, electrical, automation, or related construction projects
- Strong knowledge of project contracts, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, change management, and cost control
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with project-management, scheduling, estimating, or construction-management software preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, business, information technology, or a related field
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $90-110,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Travel: Able to travel to customer sites up to 100% of the time.
What is travel with Interstates? - You will be expected to relocate anywhere in the US for your project
- You will be on one project from start to finish
- Normal Project lifespan is anywhere from 6 months - 3 years
Benefits of Working at Interstates:- 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
- Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
- Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
- Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
- Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
- Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
- Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
- Want to be a PM in 2-3 years. At Interstates, we can get you there!
- Career Coaching
- Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
