Project Manager - Security Systems (City of Quebec)

Convergint is currently looking for a bilingual Project Manager - Security Systems to join our team in Quebec. The successful candidate is responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing the technical application, procurement of materials and equipment, field installation, and startup of assigned projects. They ensure the effective execution of projects while respecting the budget and timeline, and maintain positive cash flow. Additionally, the candidate serves as a key point of contact with the client and aims to optimize client satisfaction across all assigned projects.

Who are you?

You are passionate about providing world-class service to clients, colleagues, and communities. You are an integrity-driven individual with a commitment to growth, accountability, and achieving results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows each person to be their best at work and at home. You want to grow with us and achieve results as a Project Manager.

Who are we?

With 20 years of growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be the best service provider for our clients. We are aware of the importance of diversity in achieving this goal. Our company has been built on 10 values and beliefs that drive our culture and enable us to be the best systems integrator in the industry. We are very proud to protect our clients' lives and assets and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you will do with 'Our training and your experience'

• Manages, monitors, and coordinates all aspects of large-scale projects, typically more complex, from assignment to completion, including on-site global management to ensure successful, timely, and budget-conforming execution. May be called upon to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Translates a wide range of client needs and requirements, requiring creativity and ingenuity in project proposals and detailed plans to meet client expectations; reviews and approves estimated costs before submission; provides technical assistance to the sales team if needed; ensures technical project design; supervises installation workforce and subcontractor preparation of project schedules, subcontract agreements, change proposals, and project invoices; manages project-related collections.
• Proactively communicates project requirements to the project team and the rest of the company, as needed, and ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation of work status, work changes, material delivery, and other necessary control documents for internal and external reporting.
• Always acts as the 'best provider for our clients', ensuring that Convergint Technologies is the client's first choice.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops and implements strategies to mitigate their effects and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Regularly and proactively communicates project schedules, change proposals, and related activities to clients and continuously seeks to enhance client satisfaction.
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and control tools necessary for timely, profitable, and budget-conforming project completion.
• Establishes project milestones and analyzes costs; uses financial systems to examine actual costs against estimated costs and provide timely and accurate reports on the subject; determines reasons for low productivity on job sites and their impact on the project; modifies or corrects the project plan and/or cost estimates to achieve financial objectives.
• Manages the execution and review of the scope of work, client contract conditions, including cost control and service delivery and quality, as well as other client requirements that arise.
• Assumes limited management responsibilities, including project planning, assignment, and direction, performance management, and project budget establishment. May be called upon to oversee the selection and performance of subcontractors.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as needed.

What you will need

• Strong experience in project management within a technical environment (building automation systems, fire alarm, and/or electronic security systems).
• Solid skills in personnel supervision, mentoring, and development; highly focused on leadership; actively seeks ways to act as a model, guide, develop, and mentor others in the company.
• Strong team leadership, promotion of teamwork, and facilitator skills.
• Initiative - adopts a proactive behavior and seeks new opportunities.
• Very adaptable - effectively responds to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and establish consensus using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to solve problems and find solutions.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including cost control.
• Strong ability to facilitate a collaborative work environment for clients and team members.
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; strong programming skills and recognized ability to troubleshoot and find solutions.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of IT network principles.

Job requirements

• Degree in engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in engineering, field service, or project management, preferably.
• Experience in one of the following industries, preferably: electronics, fire alarm, and person security, building automation.
• At least three years of experience in project supervision.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, preferably; industry-specific certifications and/or licenses are an asset.
• Company benefits

Convergint subscribes to employment equity principles and welcomes applications regardless of race, ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. Accommodation measures are available upon request by candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Company holidays and paid time off.
• Immediate full range of benefits (medical, dental, etc.).
• Employer contribution to REER.
• Work environment committed to safety.
• Peer assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Convergint is committed to an inclusive and diverse culture and is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit our Convergint careers website to learn more about the company and exciting opportunities available.

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