Job description
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Competitive Salary negotiable based on applicants experience and track record. The role is aimed at a base salary of £45k
Avande Connect are a London based electrical, audio visual installation and Integration Company and are searching for a highly motivated individual as a Project Manager in the high-end residential MDU Smart home system sector.
The right candidate will be responsible for overseeing the management of projects, making sure they are delivered to the highest standard, on time and on budget. This role is perfect for a skilled project manager that has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects.
The role will require proven experience with electrical and smart home systems such as Lighting Control, HVAC, BMS, Security, Audio Visual and Home Cinema.
The right candidate must have a track record of working on high end residential projects particularly in the Multi dwelling unit sector and delivering the above systems. You will also be comfortable being client facing.
This is the perfect opportunity to join an exciting company that is rapidly growing and delivering smart home solutions in a unique way.
The candidate must be London based and have a driving licence. Work will mostly be in London and the surrounding counties although projects may be further afield from time to time.
The role will be managing the SELECT side of the business, SELECT is a unique offering to the multi dwelling unit sector, the role will involve managing the deign, commercial and delivery teams within Avande and also the associated teams to the projects. SELECT is currently being adopted by 1000s of apartments so the role will involve dealing with multiple teams and projects. The right candidate must have a high level of experience managing multiple teams and projects, the candidate must be able to clearly explain and deliver smart home electrical, audiovisual and security packages. A main duty of the role will be managing sub contracting electrical companies so an electrical knowledge is needed.
On top of the electrical and Audio Visual 1st and 2nd fix core skills required, we look for people who are:
● Eager to develop their skill sets
● Inquisitive
● Passionate and motivated
● Logical thinkers
● Collaborative
● Have a keen interest in smart home and integrated technology
Desirable experience
● Lighting Control - Lutron Homeworks and/or RA2
● Control Systems - Crestron, Savant and Control4
● Networking - Draytek, Ruckus, Ubiquiti
● KNX knowledge
● Electrical and mechanical knowledge
If the above sounds like you please get in touch
Overview of responsibilities
SELECT Project Manager
Item Responsibility
2 Leading the engineers
3 Making sure projects are planned and executed on time and on budget
4 Handing over the systems to clients
5 Documenting all projects and technical details
6 Taking the projects from design to delivery
7 Capturing variations and being commercially aware
8 Making sure all engineers have the equipment needed to deliver
9 Health and safety - reviewing the RAMS and keeping all logs and records upto date for the projects the PM is responsible for
10 Keeping all drawings and documentation up to date
11 Liaising between the design and commercial departments
12 Weekly updates to the head of operations detailing Project status Variations Tasks completed Tasks to complete resources needed Equipment needed Health and Safety records
13 Keeping Clients updated on a weekly basis
14 Communicating with all subcontractors and the main contractor for the project
15 Logging all tasks and activity on Joblogic
16 Technical surveys of all homes
17 Making sure all engineers are working to the contracted hours
18 Updating all tasks for themselves and associated tasks for others on Monday.com
19 Creating a product portfolio list alongside head of design
20 Continually learning about the company’s products
21 Developing, improving and implementing operations and production plans to meet company goals
22 Create a structure for login details and passwords
23 Researching products, making sure the team is technically able to deliver
24 Lead the handover process from sales to design and from design to operations, making comments to all designs before it is issued to site
25 Quality control - creating QA sheets for all system handovers, and stage sign off (1st fix, 2nd fix, commission, handover)
26 Creating detailed project reports including photos and descriptions, this includes snagging and checking sites throughout the project duration
27 Assisting the design team with O&M manuals and documentation
28 Raising, tracking and documenting RFIs
29 Responsible for resourcing the project with the correct amount of labour and the right skill set of said labour
30 Creating and giving weekly toolbox talks
31 Documenting all plant and company tools used onsite
32 Ensuring all works are within regulations
33 Making sure all sites are safe and the correct RAMS, checks and procedures have been undertaken to ensure the staff go home safe everyday
34 Make sure all managers are first aid trained
35 Managers must hold the correct CSCS card, be either SMSTS trained or SSSTS
36 Checking all POs against project quotes and tenders 37 Identify and record potential future opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location