Project Development Manager Jobs in La Porte, IN

Project Manager

This role is located in the Michiana area

Enjoy working in an innovative environment where you can make an impact every day to build on our team success? Enjoy working dependently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Want to grow your career within a laid back yet fast-paced company where you can make a real difference?

Then, We have the place for you!

Who We Are:

We design, install and service communications systems throughout the Midwest. We offer best-in-class life safety, security, audio-visual, and communication systems. Serving critical environments including, healthcare, education, industrial, commercial and construction industries, our customers rely on us to assure their life safety and security. As a team, we seek improvements together and are passionate about our work while helping to strengthen our business. Want to be a true contributor? Come join our team where your strengths will make a meaningful impact on those around you and within your career!

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment

• Challenging and progressive career opportunities

• Competitive pay programs!

• Discretionary Bonuses!

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

• Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match!

• Paid Vacations and Holidays

• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events

• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Project Manager, you will plan, manage, and oversee projects and provide direction for the project teams to ensure projects align with customer specifications, objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Manages the projects from start to finish ensuring customer specifications, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.

• Works with the Estimating and Sales teams to develop a project plan, scope of work, project schedule, and Gantt chart for full understanding of outcome goals.

• Analyzes the application engineering designs to ensure proper equipment selections are included and properly budgeted at the onset of projects.

• Leads and mentors the Project Coordinator and CAD Operator in the development of a comprehensive set of drawings for the project, ensure all specifications and objectives are included.

• Coordinates the Owner Kick Off Meeting and facilitates the discussion around the documentation of specifications and drawings to ensure project goals are accurately captured.

• Creates and maintains project databases and documentation using computer applications and project documentation tools, including project/program manuals, specifications, meeting minutes, progress reports, transmittals, resource assignment database/matrix, process flow diagrams, and project close-out documents, as required, for effective execution of the project.

• Communicates and provides progress reports, cost to complete, and other weekly and/or month-end supporting documentation to ensure specifications and expenses fall within the prescribed guidelines.

• Oversees project invoicing, including timesheets, resources and material allocations, expenses, and accounts receivable collections to verify proper billing processes are followed and budgets remain in-line.

• Liaisons with the Customer on a regular basis to provide progress updates, exchange ideas, answer questions, and meet the Customer's expectations in every way.

• Conducts onsite project meetings with general contractor, engineering construction manager, owner and CCSB onsite technical representation to ensure specifications, timeline, and budget is met.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Construction Management, Project Management or similar field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Experience: 2+ years of progressive experience in project management or leading systems integration, managing field work and/or 5+ years of experience in the electronics field. Working knowledge of NFPA and BICSI code requirements that are applicable to RV, trailer, vehicle, or related component industry preferred.

• Certifications: Possess or willing to obtain a PMP, NICET Level III, BICSI Technician level certifications.

• Functional Skills: Strong project, process, planning, analyzing, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills; ability to multi-task and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness on the job with excellent follow-through to ensure successful projects every time. Strong resource management, P&L accountability, and business/problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects to the goals. Understanding of the construction industry, systems knowledge and project flow is required. General understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 25, NFPA 10, BICSI, and NICET codes/standards.

• Technology Skills: Advanced Technology skills; proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio). General knowledge of Auto CAD and information technology.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present to others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization, externally, and across diverse cultures.

• Leadership/ Behaviors: Customer-focused and results-oriented. Able to influence others and create solutions to meet project goals. Steady yet assertive to move projects forward. Innovative with excellent collaboration skills to create enhancements. Can work independently and with teams. Uses logic to make sound and timely decisions. Quality and Safety Minded. Able to manage and adapt to stressful situations.

• Culture Match: Accountable, strong work ethic, and great attitude is key! A Team Player who strives to be a continual learner and executes projects in an A+ way is what creates success.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Approximately $80,000 - $100,000 based on proven expertise plus discretionary bonus.

• And, the compensation will grow as the business grows!

Reports To: Operations Manager

Core Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (schedule can be flexible; will work approx. 8 – 9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week: M-F; occasional Saturday where required; 40 - 45 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: 0

Travel: 10-30% local/regional travel to check on projects and meet with customers is required

Work Environment: Primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise; may be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting clients.

COVID Protocol: No Special Protocol; Individuals can wear masks if desired