Convergint is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager - Security Systems to join our growing team in our Toronto office. As the Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, organizing and directing, application engineering, material and equipment procurement, field installation and start-up of assigned projects. Ensures 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 inclusion 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, oversees and coordinates all aspects for all types of projects including the largest and most 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. Handles 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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Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times 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 customer 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; utilizes 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; adjusts 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 scope 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. Oversees 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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Expert project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)
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Advanced 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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Advanced 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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Extremely 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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Excellent analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions
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Advanced financial analytical skills including cost control
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Expert ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members
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Excellent 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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Strong 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 of 5-10 years of previous project management experience (Data Center or Healthcare environment an asset)
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Experience in the electronic security industries is required for this position
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Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses a plus
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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Fun & Laughter Day 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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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.
Disability accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the recruitment process.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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