Construction Manager, Security Systems Job Listing at APC in IL

Electronics & Misc. Tech.

Divison Buildings Americas
Job Title Construction Manager, Security Systems
Location USA - IL - Homewood
Req. # 31960
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SUMMARY:
This position plans, directs and coordinates activities of all simultaneous designated projects to ensure

that goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on time, implemented at or above the

estimated gross margin in the approved project sales estimate. This position is also responsible for

managing operations personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Will contribute to divisional and departmental strategic planning

Will interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate operations personnel

or make related recommendations

· Talent assessment, Team Management

· Assimilate, filter and propagate new design/installation/service ideas

· Manage the process of receiving documentation, scheduling and conducting sales release meetings

· Will assist sales personnel with project cost estimates, sales presentations and collections

· Will assist with the layout and design of the project in accordance with contract documents

and approved sales estimate

· Will lead large, complex field audits and approve audit reports and results and manage performance assurance measures

· Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience,

skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the primary duties.
EDUCATION:
· Four (4) year college degree required or equivalent work experience
EXPERIENCE:
· Ten years related work experience required

· Minimum three years supervisory experience required
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Advanced understanding of Security systems including access control, CCTV video and Intrusion

· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Access and Excel

· Schneider Electric product knowledge and outside vendor hardware knowledge required -Continuum and Pelco product knowledge considered a plus

· Strong knowledge of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration

· Clear understanding of Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin and Cash Management

· Excellent customer service skills

· Excellent leadership skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must

be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or

similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting of items such as a laptop

computer and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather

conditions. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites.