Project Manager

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Summerville, SC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Security
The Role
Plans, coordinates, and delivers security system installation projects on time, within budget, and according to customer requirements, codes, and contracts. Manages resources, budgets, contractors, staff, schedules, reports, and project closeout. Provides technical and operational support, resolves delays, communicates with customers and field technicians, visits job sites, verifies scope completion, and supports project margins.
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At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we’d like to invite you to join our team as our new Project Manager! 

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you’ll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.

Location:  Charleston, SC

Summary:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering security system installations that meet the customer’s requirements, code standards, and contractual obligations – on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources to complete the project. This includes managing budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
  • Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. 
  • Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project.  
  • Provides project support for operations to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins. 
  • Supports field technicians with technical support and design inquiries. 
  • Answers questions from customers as they arise. 
  • Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. 
  • Regularly visit job sites to evaluate project progress, verify alignment with the scope of work, and ensure the project remains on schedule. 
  • Participates in customer/site coordination meetings as needed. 
  • Closes out projects upon completion. 
  • Ensures project scope was met based on customer requirements.  If project scope was not met, research potential reasons and review with branch management. 

Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of Fire Alarm, Card Access, Video Surveillance, networking and Burglar alarm systems. 
    • Used in all phases of implementation including support to operations and customer communications. 
  • 2-3 years project management experience - preferred.  
    • Professional skills necessary to effectively manage projects while maintaining Vector’s quality standards and successfully lead a team. 
  • NICET Level II - preferred. 
    • Validates proficiency and experience in security solutions. 
  • Advanced Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
    • Incumbent must be able to communicate to customers, sales and operations staff. 
    • Will have to communicate effectively to individuals with less knowledge/understanding. 
  • Continuous Learning: 
    • This role requires a commitment to continuous learning, including staying current with industry changes and maintaining applicable certifications as required for the position. 

Our Total Rewards package includes (but is not limited to):

  • Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefit products
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

Vector Security is a leading provider of intelligent security and managed services solutions serving residential, commercial, and enterprise customers across North America. Through our Residential and Commercial business units, Vector Security delivers smart security, life safety, video, access control, and monitoring solutions. Our Vector Security Networks (VSN) division provides national security solutions for multi-site organizations, while Managed Network Services (MNS) delivers secure connectivity, and network management services that help businesses operate reliably and securely. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to protecting people, property, and business operations through innovative technology and exceptional service.

Our Values:

  • Win as a team.
  • Do the right thing.
  • Make a difference every day.
  • Get it done.
  • Think big.

If you share these ideas, we’d love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of fire alarm, card access, video surveillance, networking, and burglar alarm systems
  • Two to three years of project management experience
  • Professional project management skills to maintain quality standards and lead a team
  • NICET Level II certification
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills for communicating with customers, sales, operations staff, and technical personnel
  • Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining applicable certifications
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The Company
HQ: Warrendale, PA
1,693 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Vector Security® has protected people and property by providing intelligent security solutions tailored to the needs of the customer for more than 50 years. Through a network of branches and authorized dealers, we design, install and monitor Vector Home Security and Vector Business Security systems for hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and multi-site retail chains across North America and the Caribbean. Smart security that fits you…today and tomorrow. To read what our customers are saying about us, visit: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/vector-security.html

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