Project Manager Special Projects Jobs in Augusta, GA

Position Summary
The Project Manager - EPMS / Security Systems is responsible for the overall planning, execution, management, and successful delivery of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Security Systems, and Low Voltage Infrastructure projects. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to oversee all phases of project delivery, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, customer management, financial performance, quality control, and project closeout.
The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company objectives.
The ideal candidate has experience managing EPMS, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, network-connected security systems, and mission-critical infrastructure projects within data centers, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, industrial environments, and other complex construction settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead all phases of projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer expectations.
• Provide strong project management oversight for multiple concurrent EPMS and security system projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, execution plans, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful coordination of engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues that may impact delivery timelines or financial performance.
• Manage project scope changes and ensure proper documentation, approvals, and customer communication.

Financial & Budget Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, labor utilization, and material expenditures.
• Monitor job cost performance and project profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and manage purchase orders, change orders, billing, collections, revenue recognition, and cost reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve project margins through effective planning and resource management.
• Provide accurate forecasting and financial reporting to leadership.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and executive reports.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Resolve customer concerns and project issues in a timely and professional manner.

Team & Resource Management

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop project personnel in accordance with company policies.
• Manage project staffing, workforce planning, subcontractors, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate activities among field teams, engineers, programmers, and commissioning personnel.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

EPMS & Security Systems Oversight

• Manage implementation of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Access Control, Video Surveillance (CCTV), Intrusion Detection, Visitor Management, and integrated security platforms.
• Coordinate system installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Review design documents, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure systems meet customer requirements, design specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during project execution.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Monitor project quality standards and ensure compliance throughout installation and commissioning.
• Conduct project reviews to verify adherence to specifications, codes, and best practices.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Business Support

• Assist with project estimates, proposals, budgeting, and preconstruction planning activities.
• Participate in customer presentations, project reviews, and business development efforts.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong project management experience managing technical infrastructure, EPMS, security systems, or low-voltage projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budget and schedule performance.
• Experience with project financial management, forecasting, change orders, and job cost reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, installation practices, and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and project management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Min
USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within data centers, healthcare, commercial, industrial, education, or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Experience with Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Visitor Management, and integrated security platforms.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Understanding of NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and industry security standards.
• Experience with large-scale construction and technology integration projects.

Key Competencies

• Strong Project Management
• Budget & Financial Management
• Scheduling & Resource Planning
• Customer Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Leadership & Team Development
• Contract & Change Order Management
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Minimum Years of Experience
6+
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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