Project Manager

Location

Ankeny, IA (On-Premises)

Primary Office

Des Moines
201 SE Shurfine Drive
Suite 6
Ankeny, IA 50021
United States

Duration

Full Time

Desired Education

Associates

Desired Experience

5-7 Years
Education Requirements:

Associates degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of previous, relevant engineering, field service or project management experience preferred

Experience in one or more of the following industries preferred: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation

Previous project supervisory experience preferred

Certifications & Licenses:

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred

Industry-specific certifications and/or licenses required

Must have valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Under general supervision, responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing, application engineering, procurement, field installation, start-up, and close out of assigned projects. Ensures projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost, time schedules and ensure positive cash flow. In addition, position is key interface with the customer and responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction, safety, and quality assurance on all assigned projects.

Job Complexity/Revenue Expectations: Minimal Risk or Complexity/

Skills

Basic project management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems)

Developing coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the organization

Developing team leadership, team building and facilitation skills

Shows initiative engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities

Adaptable responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution skills

Developing financial analytical skills including cost control

Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members

Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills

Basic knowledge and understanding of IT networking principles

Other

Protective Clothing Required:

The position may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use such as safety glasses, steel-toed shoes or work boots, etc.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls.

On occasion, the colleague may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

Position may also require work in confined spaces and exposure to different types of outdoor weather conditions.

Risk of electrical shock and/or general hazards found in a construction environment are present.

The colleague must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The position is a partial office-based and field-based position with regular visits to work sites in the field. The colleague may also perform some work-related travel that involves overnight stays occasionally.