Project Manager

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture. In this Paris region based role, you will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, directing, application engineering, budgeting and procurement, as well as managing field installation, start-up, and close out of assigned projects. This position is a key interface with the customer and responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects. As a Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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. 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”

• Manage many aspects of assigned projects from award through completion of project, including: overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget. Prepare project installation plan, manage the plan and prepare and implement job procedures.
• Translate a variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet Customer requirements; review and approve estimated costs prior to bid; engage in project contract negotiation; provide technical assistance to sales force as and when required; supervise project design engineering; supervise installation labor and subcontractors; prepare project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; assist with collections on projects.
• Effectively communicate project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required, and maintain 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.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Identify potential project risks and develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Proactively communicate project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage the procurement (including selection) of materials, supplies, services and control necessary for timely and cost effective completion of project within budget.
• Establish project milestones and analyze costs; Exposure to 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; adjust or correct project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Manage the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, quality control standards, quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise.

What You’ll Need

• Project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, electronic security systems and AV systems).
• Coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization.
• Team leadership, team building and facilitation skills.
• Show initiative – engage in proactive behavior and look for opportunities.
• Adaptable – respond effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution skills.
• Financial analytical skills including cost control.
• Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles.

Requirements:

Education: Educated in Engineering or managerial business

Minimum Experience: 5 years relevant engineering, field service or project management

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation and/or AV systems
• Previous project supervisory experience
• Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses;
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

We were able to get you interested in this varied position in a future-proof industry in a constantly growing team? Then please introduce yourself and convince us of your strengths and talents!

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