Field Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, program, test, and start up systems alongside technicians.
• Lead job kickoffs, site walkthroughs, and final inspections to confirm the work matches the scope, drawings, and work order.
• Complete final start-up and customer training.
• Set job timelines and completion dates with customers, Operations Coordinators, Sales, and the District Manager.
• Schedule jobs to make the best use of labor and plan ahead for changes and emergencies.
• Assign technicians and set the order of work based on priority, equipment, and skill level.
• Review the proposed scope with Sales and the customer, and help write the scope of work.
• Estimate project management and labor hours, and provide part numbers and costs for proposals.
• Perform site surveys and pre-engineering as assigned by the District Manager.
• Serve as the customer's main point of contact from job setup to completion: confirm scope, gather programming information, and verify satisfaction at close-out.
• Keep Sales, Project Coordinators, and management updated on progress, changes, and problems; lead or attend project meetings.
• Keep accurate job notes and account records in Sedona so the account can be serviced after the job is complete.
• Manage change orders, adds, and RFIs with customers, contractors, and subcontractors; recommend chargeable changes while protecting the sales relationship.
• Report job errors to all stakeholders as lessons learned, and review installation reports to improve the process.
• Confirm parts are compatible and that the correct parts are ordered, received, and staged per the scope or work order.
• Track shipping dates, expedite when needed, and reconcile parts before installation starts.
• Limit returns and waste, and make sure technicians have the parts, truck stock, and tools to finish each job.
• Manage each job for profit, not just completion; review job costs regularly and flag budget variances early.
• Direct daily technician work, enforce safety rules, and push jobs to finish on time and within scope.
• Explain specifications, blueprints, work orders, and company policies to technicians.
• Monitor performance, coach, and address performance issues; work with management to resolve employee concerns.
• Recommend hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination, and suggest ways to improve morale and productivity.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Prior experience as an electronic security or fire systems installation technician.
• NICET Level 2 Certification
• Supervisory experience; leads by example and promotes a safe, positive, productive workplace.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and sales documents.
• Strong scheduling, organization, and time management skills; able to manage multiple jobs and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Stays calm and professional under stress and change.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Relocation: $15k