Regional Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Regional Project Manager to join our team in Chicago. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a new installation or site modernization project after a contract is signed. This position is responsible for delivering all assigned installation projects on time and within the contract budget.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $79,800 - $111,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package.  Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Manages multiple (both large and small) installation projects while coordinating work through appropriate vendors, sub-contractors and branch staff
• Establishes project plans by determining time frame, funding and staffing, and approving project schedules
• Attends (physically or virtually) pre-construction and post-construction jobsite meetings
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Maintains a project status board in order to forecast labor requirements
• Oversees and coordinates subcontractors in support of customers and project requirements
• Provides project management and coordination assistance for national accounts, as required
• Provides product and warranty package to end-user upon completion or commissioning
• Works with appropriate personnel to provide information to produce accurate and timely invoices
• Provides strategic, expert advice and consultation on the design and implementation of effective administrative and project processes
• Holds team members accountable for assigned deliverables at the specified milestones
• Prepares project status and backlog reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Completes job closeout in Southware including warranty docs, lien wavers, OCIP/CCIP, Owner Training, Equipment (warranty clock and ID#), End User Data, Billing

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor´s degree in technical field, construction management or business preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience preferred
• 5-7 years’ work experience in project management without education
• PMP certificate preferred

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Candidates who embrace dormakaba’s core values will be most successful in our organization: Trust, Customer First, Curiosity, Courage, and Performance
• Team player and strong collaborator
• Problem solver (always brings solutions, enjoys challenges)
• Dependable (reliable and follows through on commitments)
• Must maintain AAADM certification and relevant technical knowledge
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of the new construction processes
• Ability to set priorities and work in a highly measured environment
• Knowledge of electronics required, specifically in access control, entrance systems, or Integration preferred
• Good financial acumen
• Skills or experience with personal computers, including electronic E-mail, personal scheduling, word processing and electronic spreadsheet skills (MS Office), MS Project
• Working knowledge of CRM systems
• A valid state driver’s license, without restrictions, is required for this position
• Must be able to travel up to 30%

WE OFFER

• An opportunity to work in global company with a family culture and strong core values (Trust, Customer First, Curiosity, Courage, and Performance)
• Competitive pay with great benefits options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, 401k), Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career fulfillment with growth and development opportunities 
• Employee discounts (online discounts for shopping, travel, insurance etc.) and much more!
• Free Access to LinkedIn Learning

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