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Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring a National Project Manager. The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge electronic security solutions. In this position, you'll provide project-delivery leadership across a portfolio of geographically dispersed projects and complex electronic security and related construction programs, driving initiatives from start to finish. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering results, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and field leaders while reinforcing accountability, disciplined planning, reporting, escalation, quality, and financial performance 
• Oversee portfolio-level delivery across geographically dispersed electronic security and related construction projects 
• Monitor project health, site execution, client commitments, contractual requirements, and program objectives 
• Maintain schedule visibility, validate milestones and dependencies, and drive recovery plans for critical-path risks 
• Share fiscal responsibility for revenue, cost, margin, forecasts, billing, change orders, collections exposure, and financial risk 
• Identify cross-project trends, systemic risks, and distressed projects; assign owners, actions, due dates, and escalation paths 
• Track long-lead equipment, material constraints, procurement risks, substitutions, delivery issues, and subcontractor performance 
• Audit quality compliance, review recurring defects, verify corrective actions, and support critical commissioning and acceptance testing 
• Ensure client standards, specifications, bulletins, and technical direction are incorporated into project execution 
• Provide timely status visibility to program leadership, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while serving as a senior escalation point 

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Current driver's license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events) 
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management, engineering, construction, electronic security or field service experience 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing project financials, to include budgets, P&L, labor and material costs, margin, billing, change orders and collections  
• Experience managing multiple projects (portfolio) of at least $1M, while working independently and meeting deadlines 
• Working knowledge of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV/electronic surveillance, intrusion detection, system integration, testing, and installation quality requirements 
• Advanced knowledge of project planning and scheduling, financial management, forecasting, change control, risk management, procurement, subcontractor management, quality management, commissioning, and project closeout 
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint) 
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority 
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, with potential to travel internationally  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Business or a related field 
• Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations 
• Experience managing electronic-security projects within mission-critical, data-center, or similarly demanding construction environments  
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g., PM Workbench, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam) and ERP systems 
• PMP, CSPM, CAPM or equivalent project management certification 

BENEFITS:

• • Pay: $100,000 - $125,000 annually + company vehicle + gas card + 4% quarterly bonus potential + 4% annual bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days 
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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