Entry Level Associate Project Manager Jobs in Arizona

How You’ll Contribute: 

An Associate Project Manager (APM) in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) is an entry level position responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through Closing phases. 

The APM depends on the help of other people to perform most of the actual activities of the project and relies on other PM’s and Tech Ops Directors for close supervision and training. A project managers role is primarily focused around written and verbal communication to all project stakeholders. 

The APM is responsible for assisting in performing project management functions for all projects, budgets and scopes. The Associate Project Manager is an entry level position and will work under the close guidance and supervision of the Tech Ops Director and other more Senior Project Managers. The APM may seek assistance and guidance from more senior personnel to address complex or new issues and remove roadblocks. The APM will usually be part of the PM team on larger projects. 

What You’ll Do: 

Daily activities include project communications, scheduling, task lists for technicians, managing deliverables from/for other departments, and overseeing the completion of projects to client expectation or better. The PM is responsible for completing systems integration projects on time, on budget and achieving high customer satisfaction from our customers. The majority of this employee's time will be spent managing projects and communicating with all project stakeholders. This person will be held accountable for following and helping to improve the established processes. 

As a primary interface to the client, the Project Manager develops a strong long-term relationship - managing the client relationship, including expectations, communications and satisfaction. 

Coordinates and communicates: 

• Provides clear leadership and ownership for the project within Diversified, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up. 

• Coordinates all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings. 

• Ensures appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders. 

• Provides support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done. 

• Provides and/or directs technical and administrative support to project team members.  
  Develops and maintains all related project schedules. 

• Performs field verification of prospective work site. 

• Documents all issues with site and keeps everyone informed of potential issues and solutions. 

• Coordinates all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders. 

• Facilitates and directs design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field.  
  Coordinates all system programming and final checkout of systems. 

• Provides punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion. 

• Coordinates training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The environment may include hospital and medical facilities. The employee can typically spend at least 40% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 20 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc. 

What You’ll Bring: 

Education & Certifications: 

• Associates/Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent experience. 

Required Skills/Qualifications: 

• 1+ year of Project Administration or Project Management experience 

• Strong technical abilities and the demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly. 

• Experience in a client-facing role, with a demonstrated pleasant professional demeanor. 

• A solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices 

• Travel up to 25% of the time is required 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• experience in commercial construction trades and settings or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS) 

• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute 

• Certified Security Project Manager – CSPM. 

• Lenel Certification knowledge. 

• Genetec Certification knowledge. 

• Avigilon Certification knowledge.