Project Manager - Low Voltage & Fire

About CRV Surveillance

Our customer’s protection is our priority. That philosophy has led to exponential growth since we were founded in 2010. Corey Varden, Owner/CEO, started the company to help fill a need he saw to provide superior security options for businesses at a competitive price. Our core business consists of creating custom-designed security solutions for our customers. We install, maintain, monitor, and inspect a wide range of integrated building protection systems, including access control, video camera surveillance, fire alarms, and burglar alarms.

We prioritize service after the sale because we want to ensure our security solutions exceed our customer’s expectations, not just for today, but for years to come.

Position: Low Voltage Project Manager
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Industry: Low Voltage / Security / Fire / Structured Cabling

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Low Voltage Project Manager to oversee commercial low-voltage projects from project handoff through completion.

This position is responsible for the overall success of assigned projects, including planning, field execution, labor management, project schedules, customer and contractor communication, material coordination, quality control, financial performance, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate understands both the technical and operational sides of low-voltage construction and can effectively lead field teams while maintaining strong relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and internal departments.

• Manage assigned low-voltage projects from initial handoff through final completion and closeout.
• Review project scope, contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and project requirements before work begins.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and completion targets.
• Coordinate field manpower needs with Operations and Project Coordination.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to Lead Technicians and field personnel.
• Monitor technician productivity, workmanship, and overall project progress.
• Conduct site visits as necessary to verify progress, quality, safety, and project conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with general contractors, customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Participate in project meetings, job-site meetings, and customer progress meetings as required.
• Identify project delays, scope changes, material issues, and potential risks before they negatively impact the project.
• Review labor usage, material costs, project budgets, and overall job profitability.
• Identify and communicate change-order opportunities and out-of-scope work.
• Coordinate material requirements and verify critical materials are available to support the project schedule.
• Ensure project documentation, field reports, testing records, punch lists, and closeout requirements are completed.
• Manage project punch lists and drive projects through final customer acceptance.
• Escalate significant schedule, manpower, customer, or financial concerns to Operations leadership.
• Maintain professional communication and strong working relationships throughout the life of the project.

The Project Manager is expected to maintain ownership of the overall health and successful completion of assigned projects.

This includes:

• Scope: Understanding exactly what CRV is responsible for delivering.
• Schedule: Keeping projects moving and proactively addressing delays.
• Labor: Ensuring field manpower is being used effectively.
• Budget: Monitoring labor and material costs against project expectations.
• Quality: Ensuring installations meet company and customer standards.
• Communication: Maintaining clear communication with customers, general contractors, field teams, and internal departments.
• Accountability: Identifying problems early and driving them toward resolution.
• Closeout: Ensuring projects are fully completed, documented, and turned over properly.

• Previous project management experience in low voltage, security, fire alarm, structured cabling, electrical, construction, or a related trade strongly preferred.
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