Northland Controls Limited is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Letchworth, UK.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting on all projects

• Maintains current job plans and specifications.
• Works with engineering on the design of projects.
• Prepares project estimates and proposals.
• Coordinates procurement of materials and services; and ensures timely delivery to site.
• Prepares project installation plan, manages the plan and prepares and implements job procedures.
• Maintains construction schedule and coordinates scheduling with other trades.
• Selects and monitors the performance of subcontractors.
• Maintains all records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records and prepares reports for internal and external use.
• Implements quality assurance program to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Present a professional image of company when speaking to customers.
• Develops a relationship with the decision makers of customers.
• Routinely walks job site to ensure quality installation.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction.
• Studies literature and attends seminars to stay abreast of new products and processes.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as per project and client requirements.

Monitors job status and controls job costs:

• Provides information to determine labour and material resources on weekly basis.
• Assists management in weekly and monthly forecasting.
• Ensures timecards are accurate and filled out completely with job numbers.
• Reviews financial statements and other management tools to ensure proper job management, cost controls and problem resolution.
• Supervises the preparation of base data required for ongoing job billing.
• Devises a plan of action to remedy any project problems and implements plans to assure project profitability.

Job Closure:

• Responsible for completing record drawings.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork, POs are closed, Notices of Completion (NOC) are submitted, and jobs are turned over to service.
• Job is 100% billed.
• Job close out reports are completed.

Commissioning:

• Populate projection sheets, commissioning sheets plans, mark-up drawings, and co-ordinate with Program Managers in the commissioning of systems.
• Manage onsite changes to the physical installation to meet standards.
• Basic level test, program and troubleshoot access control and digital network video systems.
• Commission systems and be responsible for testing and handover of the finished installation to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Complete all commissioning and hand over documentation.
• Follow assigned projects to final adjustments, commissioning and sign off.
• Ensure on-site clients are trained in the use of the installed system.
• Provide technical support to clients and colleagues.

• Strong background in Access Control and CCTV system design
• Demonstrated design expertise with Lenel OnGuard and Milestone CCTV systems (required)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a project management role
• Previous experience with system installation and/or technical support is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple projects across their full lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region to attend project kick-offs, coordination meetings, and site sign-offs
• Excellent organizational skills with clear, professional communication abilities
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and comfortable managing competing priorities