ESS Project Manager - Federal Division

Overview

We are seeking a ESS Project Manager for our federal team based out of our Virginia Beach, Virginia area. This role is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc.) for projects at various U.S. military and other federal government sites.

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA area

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

Travel Required:

Around 25%

• Serve as a primary leader for execution on assigned projects. Develop project schedules and executes according to plan.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
• Negotiate, prepares and issues subcontracts
• Ensure that assigned projects are done accurately, on time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Adhere to and ensure project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and requirements regarding health and safety.
• Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes
• Ensure Technicians, subcontractors and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers
• Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow
• Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required
• Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
• Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation
• Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Coordinates customer-training requirements
• Responsible for the management of the Quality Control functions, including the coordination, supervision and documentation of inspection and testing services for the project(s) assigned
• Responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project’s contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the customer.
• Works with customer(s) to address and mitigate deficiencies in quality of service, contract scope of work, warranty items, or other related issues
• Manages quality control inspection program to ensure compliance with performance work statement (PWS)
• Participates in the review of design, installation and documentation to ensure that the design and customer’s requirements are met on assigned corrective work orders
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality control activities and provides recommended process improvements to management to drive efficiencies
• Resolves client problems and/or conflicts as it pertains to quality and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction
• Provide updates and reports for review and submission to the customer
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards
• Performs other duties as required

• Three (3) or more years of direct project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry
• Technical competency and experience working with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (EES) to include evaluation of contractual scope, specification interruption, change order management, basic design, and installation standards
• Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a…