Project Manager - Technology

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 13h ago

PURPOSE

The Project Manager – Technology creates and develops relationships supportive of the Baker Group Just Cause and Core Values with team members and both internal and external clients. This role also will provide opportunities to increase business unit revenues by marketing and cross-selling products and services provided by Baker Group, including, but not limited to Security, Parking Systems and Fire Alarm systems.

This position manages projects in a manner that compliments all facets of the project from design to owner training, providing sales support as needed to secure potential sales, reviewing estimates as required, initiating sales/ops turnovers and documents scope. Additional responsibilities include reviewing control submittals and re-estimating, assisting in scheduling and revenue forecasting. The Project Manager is responsible for pricing all change orders, ensuring customer labor rates/markups are met.

This role is also responsible for execution coordination, project documentation, project financials and client satisfaction. A key focus is to Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept with existing and new clients. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Understand Building Security, Fire Alarm and Parking Systems
Offer and implement solutions to customers through engineering and field personnel
Continuously develop relationships with existing customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term customer relationships and revenue opportunities
Educate customers on Baker Group capabilities not only in building Technology business, but also cross selling capabilities for revenue opportunities within other business units
Utilize internal estimating software and standard product selections to develop solutions for customers and review with team members prior to submitting to customer – make sure we can deliver what we are selling
Act as Account Manager/Project Manager or single point of contact with customer during project execution
Attend scheduling meetings with Operations Manager – assist with scheduling field labor
Attend project meetings internal and external – provide communication written and verbal regarding information requests, proposal requests, coordination, submittal reviews, etc.
Initiate turnover meetings to engineering and field discussing project scope, safety, timelines, etc.
Procure subcontracts as required for installation – utilize procurement documented format when obtaining multiple bids
Utilize company standard documents for business development, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc.
Manage projects to ensure financial success
Accurate daily time and equipment reporting

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or five years of experience in Sales/Project management
Experience in Security or Fire systems
Experience in estimating and managing Security or Fire projects
Proven ability to build and grow customer relationships
A contingency for employment will require the successful passing of a background investigation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license with good driving record

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Entrepreneurial spirit
Positive attitude
Team player, collaborative with the group
Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships
Communication skills; direct with customers, construction team, and internal
Knowledge of building Fire and Security systems

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally
Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Computer
Calculator
Tape measure
PPE (hart hat, safety glasses, safety books, Hi-Vis vest)
Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

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