Project Manager

Integrated Security Technologies, Inc. (IST) designs, installs and services integrated electronic and physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical barriers, etc.) for government and commercial entities. Though based primarily in the mid-Atlantic region, our team members dispatch to locations throughout the nation and occasionally overseas. In business for more than 20-years, IST continues to grow while maintaining a strong culture of teamwork.

IST is looking for a motivated individual with leadership skills to join our company as a Project Manager. In this role, you work within the Virginia Beach office overseeing electronic and physical security projects of varying sizes from inception to the completion.

The successful candidate will work directly with internal/external stakeholders to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Supports project management functions for the office in all phases of the project. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture. If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating secure solutions to problems, we encourage you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage projects at varied stages ranging from construction/renovation to wide scale technology updates or refresh.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the PMO team, senior management, and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the entire project life cycle from budgeting through job completion.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage and communicate changes in project scope/schedule/cost, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans. Where required, work with Account Management to present Change Orders to the customer.
• Attend contractor meetings representing the security interests of our clients.
• Meet with clients to manage project schedules and Scope. Clarify the specific requirements of each project.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term project goals.
• Maintains construction schedule and coordinates scheduling with other trades.
• Maintains current job plans and specifications.
• Proactively works with Project Accounting to ensure timely project procurement, billing, and project cost vs. revenue tracking. Manage the project finances to meet defined targets and prepares monthly reports.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Maintains all records of job status, job changes, material flow, and other control records and prepares project closeout reports for internal and external use.
• Presents a professional image of IST when speaking to customers.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.