Business Project Manager 2

Open roles and locations

This role : Based around the Chico North Valley Division Headquarters campus.

• Candidate profile and required skills
• Security-related project experience (less security management; more hands-on/field-aligned):
• Incident/instance management; low-voltage security system installation.
• Access control, intrusion detection, and video management systems (installation, design, maintenance).
• Construction/installation project background helpful:
• Reading blueprints; coordinating with trades (electricians, general contractors, IT/telecom vendors).
• Thrives in high-stress, high-change environments; aligns clients Leading with Love" culture and focus on work-life balance.
• Preferred but not required certifications (e.g., PMP); familiarity with lean, agile, and waterfall methodologies is a plus.
• Experience level: open to all, with a preference for mid to advanced; strong beginners considered based on overall fit.
• Service areas, sites, and travel realities

Primary regional focus:

• Region 1: North Coast.
• Region 2: Sierra Nevada North Valley (upper region).
• Workload in North Coast is a little less than North Valley/North Sierra.
• To reduce "windshield time," preference for candidates within ~50 miles of Santa Rosa or Chico; willing to consider slightly outside.
• Driving realities can be significant due to remote/complex sites (e.g., additional winding dam roads), turning 2-2.5 hour drives into 4-6 hours from distant bases.
• Typical site types: service centers (office environments), maintenance yards, fleet buildings, hydro dams and reservoirs, electrical substations, IT/telecom relay stations, gas charging locations.
• Work often radiates 100-150 miles from the candidate's base location.

Typical weekly responsibilities

Intake and planning:

• Work assigned via an intake system and/or special projects; conduct initial site walks (intake) to define needs and solutions.
• Review/develop designs and installation plans; determine scope.

Vendor and stakeholder coordination:

• Engage vendors; coordinate access, safety equipment, and technical capabilities.
• Overwatch vendor work on site; coordinate with local teams and trades.

Procurement and financials:

• Update and track POs (purchase orders), invoices, budgets.
• Manage PRs/RFPs (purchase requests/requests for proposals), active proposals, and closeouts.

Meetings and travel:

• Frequent intake, project update, and vendor meetings.
• Travel 1-2 days/week; trips can range from 2-3 hours to a full day.
• Monthly in-person team meeting (typically San Ramon; this month in Oakland).
• Safety: Heavy emphasis on safety culture and regular safety engagement.
• Tools, systems, and methodologies
• Access control/video management experience is valuable across brands; two main products mentioned: AMAG and Genetech.
• Experience with other systems (e.g., Honeywell, Linnell, HID) also valuable.
• Practical understanding of installation realities (e.g., 120V AC power needs; coordination with electricians) is important.
• Program/project management practices: lean-centric; uses agile and waterfall where appropriate.