Why Pref-Tech?
Voted "Top Workplaces" by Houston Chronicle and Austin American Statesman, 2 years in a row! We aim to make “family” a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers. If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.
Position Overview:
A Project Manager at Pref-Tech will be responsible for everything their team does or fails to do, must inspire his or her team to provide customers with unparalleled service in a profitable manner, must manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and ensure that all customers are completely satisfied. Only hard-working, self-starting, intelligent leaders succeed as Project Managers at Pref-Tech.
Key Responsibilities:
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Must meet or exceed Pref-Tech installation standards.
- Must complete projects on time and within budget.
- Must train and develop his or her team and take ownership of team members’ morale and welfare.
- Must maintain accountability of assigned tools and equipment and keep them in good working order.
- Must commit to continuously helping Pref-Tech refine and improve the way the company operates.
- Conduct a Project Handover Meeting with the Sales Team to officially assume responsibility of the project.
- Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the project’s contract documents:
- Scope of Work outlined in contract, proposal and/or purchase order
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Invoicing Requirements
- Certified Payroll Requirements.
- Lead a Project Kick-Off Meeting with the customer.
- Build the Pre-Construction Submittal Package:
- Material Data Sheets
- Shop Drawings
- Project Schedule
- Schedule of Values
- Permit Drawings
- Ensure that the Project Team and Pref-Tech meet all project compliance requirements:
- Certificates of Insurance
- Safety Requirements
- License Requirements.
- Refine the Bill of Materials, plan purchasing, and issue Purchase Orders to vendors.
- Organize the Project Team and refine the installation plan.
- Coordinate the installation plan with the Owner, General Contractor, Other Trades, and Subcontractors.
- Participate in and oversee the installation.
- Conduct regular quality control inspections of the work.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
- Educate, train, and retrain Project Team to ensure high standards and continuous development.
- Receive change orders, participate in building proposals for the change orders, incorporate approved change orders into the project, and maintain an accurate accounting of all changes.
- Identify, write, submit, and track Requests for Information.
- Build invoice requests, submit invoice packages to the Accounts Receivable Manager, and ensure accurate and comprehensive invoices go to the customer.
- Manage costs throughout the project.
- Coordinate software programming effort and training with the Programming Team and Owner.
- Conduct pre-testing and final commissioning of projects.
- Manage the build-out of the Post-Construction Submittal Package:
- As-Built Drawings
- Commissioning Sheets
- Programming Matrix
- Operations and Maintenance Manuals
- Warranty Letters.
- Provide comprehensive status reports on all projects during weekly PM Meetings.
Required Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- At least 5 years of project management experience, with at least 2 of those years spent managing in the general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid TX driver’s license, successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and maintain a clean driving record as a condition of continued use of a company vehicle.
- Think critically, reason, and solve problems.
- Plan, organize, and manage resources.
- Make timely and accurate decisions.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
- Mitigate risks and problems and resolve any conflicts that arise.
- Motivate team members to accomplish tasks.
- Proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe, BlueBeam.
- Be a subject matter expert on installing and servicing access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
- Understand the basics of IP networking and IP-based equipment.
- Know and enforce Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and requirements.
- Obtain and maintain a security license through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Low Voltage industry certifications from ASIS, BICSI, ESA etc.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Vehicle
- Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
- Health, Dental, and other elective insurances
- World-class training and professional development
Work Hours & Travel:
- Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.
- As a part of overseeing the teams the required work hours may extend outside of office hours to be available during hours required to support specific jobsite hours, including nights and weekends.
- Project Managers should expect to spend 25-50% of their working hours mobile/on jobsites.
Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and electronically. Must have the ability to:
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and rain.
- Capable of ascending and descending ladders (6–14 feet) and stairs of varying heights with minimal restrictions.
Willingness to work from a bucket truck as required for installations and maintenance.
Core Values:
First and foremost, at Pref-Tech, you must understand, internalize, and represent our PGRIT Core Values:
- Professionalism: Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.
- Grit: We thrive on challenges. We do what it takes to get the job done.
- Right: We know what right is and do it every time.
- Intelligent Thought: We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.
- Trusted Advisors: We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.
You must also fulfill our purpose statement within all decisions and actions in the performance of your job and when representing Pref-Tech:
“Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service.”
EEO Statement:
Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.
Candidate Screening:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen, as well as successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check. Pref-Tech maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts random drug screenings as part of our commitment to safety and compliance. All applications and resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted for an interview.
