Mills Technologies Job Description - Position: Project Manager
What are we looking for?
A Project Manager to work for a well-established technology integration firm.
Where are we located?
Skokie, IL, in the Chicago suburbs
What kind of job is this?
Fulltime
Who would you report to?
Brendan, Chief Operating Officer
Who are we?
With roots that date back to 1939, Mills is a third-generation family-owned business that was founded as a recording studio. While Mills has always been in the business of providing consumer electronics solutions, in the last few decades, Mills has migrated into the technology integration business to best serve our customers. We advise, design, install and service technology systems for homes and businesses. The systems we provide include audio and music systems; televisions, presentation systems and media rooms; data and Wi-Fi; lighting systems; motorized shades; and the means to control all this technology – plus a whole lot more! These systems may be installed in homes, condos, and businesses in the greater Chicago area and beyond.
Mills is known throughout Chicago for our unrelenting commitment to customer service. Many of our new clients are family and friends of our existing ones. At Mills, our goal is to be our clients’ trusted technology advisors. Because of this, we pride ourselves on being good listeners and recommending what’s best for our clients.
What would your job look like?
As a Project Manager at our company, your job will be to effectively assess the scope of work, manage your team, and create a detailed plan needed to successfully complete technology projects.
Typical duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Be the advocate for all assigned projects, ensuring that all resources (labor, equipment, etc.) are allocated to projects in a timely manner
- Lead a small group of technicians, providing feedback and accountability for their in-field performance
- Conduct hand off meetings with Sales team to ensure customers’ expectations will be met
- Coordinate with other building professionals as necessary in support of the installation of technology systems
- Communicate all billable change orders to sales and engineering
- Schedule and deploy resources to complete projects.
- Coordinate with Purchase Manager to ensure timely arrival of materials required
- Meet with subcontractors to ensure they understand their role in the project
- Adherence to project timeline and expectations
- Review daily updates to project documentation and work orders
- Ensure accurate time clock entries and job costing
- Schedule client training and transition to service department
- Conduct quality checks and enforce company standards
- Local travel to job sites as needed
- Be an ambassador of Mills, providing outstanding customer service, including the ability to work with high profile and high demand customers
What should you bring to the table?
- Previous project management experience in home technology integration or related field (such as low voltage, electrical, construction, etc.)
- Willingness to pursue continuing education on systems including audio, video, lighting, motorized shades, and home automation
- Ability to read and understand architectural plans and schedules
- Comfortable standing on a ladder
- A high level of emotional intelligence
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- A drivers license and your own vehicle
- A willingness to complete a background check – they are required in our business
- A conscience to do what is right, always; coupled with a passion to delight our customers
- A positive attitude, ability to excel under pressure, and a willingness to hold yourself accountable
- Embodiment of the company’s core values:
- 1. Honesty over comfort
- 2. Does the right thing, not always the easy thing
- 3. A great teammate
- 4. Responsible for a world-class customer experience
- 5. Humbly brilliant
What do we bring to the table?
- Salary: $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and 401(k) program
- Professional training and development
- Quarterly team performance bonus
- Company provided vehicle (small SUV)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly pay
Ability to Commute:
- Skokie, IL 60076 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Skokie, IL 60076: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
