Project Manager - La Mirada, California

About this role

Project Manager

Location

Los Angeles Area | La Mirada and Greater Los Angeles

Office

16751 Knott Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638

This is a local, field-based position supporting projects throughout the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. Candidates should be based within reasonable commuting distance of the Solutionz La Mirada office, generally within 50 miles. Regular travel to the La Mirada office and customer job sites is required.

Goals and Outcomes

Acts as the primary point of contact responsible for project implementation within the defined schedule, scope, and budget of the contract. Clear, consistent, and frequent communications with all internal and external stakeholders to meet the goal of a high level of customer satisfaction and timely completion. Quality assurance and testing of contracted installations.

Essential Functions

• Lead planning and implementation of projects assuring that it meets and exceeds Solutionz standards and satisfies the project scope.
• Forecast revenue recognition for the lifecycle of the project.
• Sales order approval following detailed review of project documents.
• Schedule and lead internal kickoff meetings.
• Engage customers to understand and set client expectations of deliverables.
• Monitor project progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
• Responsible for assembling the project staff and monitoring subcontractor performance throughout project.
• Complete site survey to confirm equipment placement and clearances.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.
• Release equipment for purchase at appropriate times to ensure arrival prior to installation date without allowing product to be warehoused more than 30 days.
• Maintain project and resource schedule.
• Complete and submit internal change orders. These will be constantly maintained throughout the project.
• Initiate the invoicing process at the appropriate stage in project completion.
• Provide feedback, to AR, for timely PayApp submissions.
• Manage the implementation of client projects through the judicious application of the Solutionz project lifecycle procedures.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is given to the installer in advance of the installation start date.
• Report active project status as requested by external customers and monthly for internal customers.

Universal Responsibilities

• Adopt the Solutionz’ Four Pillars.
• Always represent Solutionz in a positive and professional manner.
• Productive interface with all team members and project stakeholders – internal and external.
• Understand and follow Solutionz policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and discuss ideas to improve policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate respect to co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Take responsibility for your own actions and activities.
• Promptly reply to all email and voicemail communications, including outside of standard work hours when required.
• Complete timecards daily.
• Keep the work area clean and free of clutter, to include (where applicable) shared office space, company vehicles and job sites.
• Keep all scheduled activities current in your Solutionz MS Outlook calendar.
• Be respectful in the care and handling of all company and client owned resources.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in the audiovisual, technology integration, low-voltage, construction, or related industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating customers, technicians, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and change order management.
• Knowledge of commercial audiovisual systems, videoconferencing technologies, networking, and integrated technology solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, construction drawings, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project scheduling software preferred.
• CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, PMP, or equivalent industry certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college, trade school, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel as required to support project and customer needs.
• Occasional after-hours work and overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

At Solutionz, Inc., we believe in supporting our employees' health and wellness. Each month, we contribute a portion toward sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Our flexible time off (FTO) policy encourages a healthy work-life balance, and our company-paid life insurance provides peace of mind for you and your family. These are a few of the benefits that make Solutionz a great place to work!

Insurance Benefits

Benefits eligibility, including 401(k), begin on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment for all full-time employees and include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary and AD&D Life Insurance
• Supplemental Medical Plans
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• $50,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Solutionz Wellness Program supports a healthy lifestyle and offers an opportunity to reduce your monthly medical premium

Retirement Plans

Solutionz matches 50% of your 401k contribution up to 4% of your gross income.

Employees select from these retirement saving plans:

• Pre-Tax 401(k) plan
• Roth 401(k) plan

Paid Time-off

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is offered to full-time employees who have completed 90 days of employment.

Paid time off includes:

• Flexible Time Off
• Holidays
• Sick Leave

Benefits are subject to change annually.

At Solutionz, Inc., we deliver reliable, comprehensive, best-in-class audiovisual systems that transform how organizations communicate, collaborate, and operate. Our team of integrators, technologists, engineers, support technicians, and designers works together to deliver solutions our customers can rely on.