Security Project Manager
Houston, TX 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description
E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The role of the Security Project Manager is to estimate, plan, execute, invoice, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring materials, resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Security Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and ensure safety and quality control throughout its life cycle.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies. * Promotes Company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture. PRE-PROJECT
  • Interface with the sales team and provide pre-sales functional and/or technical support for developing opportunities. * Work in conjunction with estimating staff, or independently, to prepare estimates with a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form: gather or develop data such as scope of work, subcontractor quotes, floor plans, etc. to produce customer proposals.
  • Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.

START-UP
  • At start-up, provide initial client interface with client to assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
  • Work with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and labor are available. * Specific to the general contractor or customer, establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
  • Manage project scheduling requirements including material purchases, deliveries and returns, identification of products and parts, quantities, timing of material purchases, etc. to control costs and meet contract requirements.
  • Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements.
  • Resolving customer issues and concerns or plan deviations; communicate with internal and external stakeholders and upper management to ensure customer needs and priorities are being properly addressed.
  • Work with estimating department or individually to prepare all change quotations for presentation to the prime client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion.
  • Monitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Monitor work to ensure proper quality assurance practices are maintained and documented to E2 Optics standards.
  • Manage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with customer teams to meet master schedule such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
  • Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget.
  • Represent the company in client project meetings.
  • Participate in all meetings, conference calls and company required meetings throughout the year as assigned by your manager.

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
  • Ensure all project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May be required to assist in accounts receivable when required.
  • Manage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects.
  • Communicate construction notice-to-proceed requirements to customer when required.
  • Complete all project closeouts, including site walks, punch list item completion, document scanning, test results, and site binder.
  • Ensure all construction related documentation (permits, as-built drawings, etc.) is properly retained and stored into E2 Optics project filing system (electronic and hard copies).

TEAM DEVELOPMENT
  • Provide coaching, development, and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging and guiding them to remain current with emerging technologies.

TRAVEL: This position is generally expected to travel 30% based on project and client requirements. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2.
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
  • Certified PMP preferred but not required
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certified
Experience:
  • Product experience with Gallagher, and others.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in telecommunications or construction project management.
  • Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects.
  • Required to have a valid driver's license.
  • Minimum 5 years' supervision and/or training experience, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Experience presenting effectively to small and large groups.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of data infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards
  • Knowledge of business practices and processes including basic accounting.
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedure.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
  • Effective performance management skills
  • Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and MS Project. Auto CAD preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
  • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

E2 Benefits include: Employee paid monthly medical premiums, matching 401k, paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.

DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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