Project Manager - Field Installations IOT, Vehicle, RFID

Posted on 21 September 26 by Joe Ryan

  • CHARLOTTE, NC
  • $ - $
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Project Manager – Field Installations (Vehicle, RFID & IoT)

Location: Remote / Travel Required (US & Canada)

Department: Field Operations

Reports To: Director of Field Operations / Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee field technician teams responsible for vehicle installations, RFID tunnel installations, and other IoT deployments across the United States and Canada. This role requires strong multi-team coordination skills, as the successful candidate will manage several concurrent projects and technician crews operating in different regions simultaneously. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with frequent travel, and skilled at balancing scheduling, quality control, customer communication, and technician performance across a distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and oversee multiple simultaneous field installation projects across the US and Canada, including vehicle installations, RFID tunnel systems, and other IoT hardware deployments
  • Manage and coordinate multiple field technician teams/crews at once, ensuring proper staffing, equipment, and materials are in place for each job site
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project timelines, installation scope, and issue resolution
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation across all active jobs
  • Conduct regular check-ins with field technicians and team leads to monitor progress, address roadblocks, and ensure work quality and safety compliance
  • Coordinate logistics including technician travel, equipment shipping, site access, permits, and vendor/subcontractor coordination
  • Monitor project budgets and labor hours, flagging scope changes or cost overruns
  • Ensure all installations meet company quality standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable safety/regulatory requirements (including cross-border considerations for Canadian job sites)
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including job completion reports, site surveys, punch lists, and installation records
  • Manage change orders, scope adjustments, and client approvals throughout the project lifecycle
  • Travel to job sites as needed to support project kickoffs, complex installations, quality audits, or issue resolution

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of project management experience in field services, construction, telecom, low-voltage, security, or related technical installation industries
  • Proven experience managing multiple field teams/crews simultaneously across different geographic locations
  • Experience coordinating projects across both the US and Canada, including familiarity with cross-border logistics (customs, permits, travel documentation)
  • Strong understanding of field installation processes; experience with vehicle upfitting/installation, RFID systems, or IoT hardware is highly preferred
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for coordinating with technicians, customers, and internal stakeholders
  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, MS Project) and scheduling/dispatch tools
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (US/Canada) up to 25–50%, as project needs require
  • Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain one)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience specifically with RFID tunnel systems, telematics/vehicle installations, or industrial IoT deployments is a plus
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management training
  • Experience managing a distributed/remote field workforce
  • Bilingual (English/French) a plus for Canadian operations
  • Background in fleet management, logistics, or systems integration industries

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to visit active job/installation sites, which may include garages, warehouses, outdoor lots, or industrial environments
  • Ability to travel by air and car frequently, sometimes on short notice

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company Paid health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity for growth in a rapidly expanding IoT/field services organization

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Our Reference

JOB-3688

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