Field Project Manager
About The Position
The Field Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of construction projects involving fire alarm, access control, and low-voltage systems. The role manages DynaFire personnel responsible for construction and delivers profitable projects on schedule with quality results. The manager takes projects through planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout. The position oversees project resources, schedules, budgets, documentation, billing, quality control, and customer communication. It coordinates the delivery of systems—including mobilization, wiring, trimming, final connections, programming, pretesting, troubleshooting, final testing, and final documentation—and provides technical guidance to construction personnel and customers. The role also supports staff recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development while ensuring compliance with company procedures, safety programs, applicable codes, and customer requirements.
Requirements
- At least one year of management experience.
- At least five years of experience in project-management field installations.
- Obtain NICET III within 12 months.
- Participate in required DynaFire-sponsored training.
- Ability to operate a volt/ohm meter, oscilloscope, multimeter, tone generator, and battery tester.
- Working knowledge of construction tools, including lifts and wire-pulling devices.
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, shop and contract drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Ability to hand-program and computer-program specialty panels and maintain the necessary programming licenses.
- Ability to manage staff and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Maximize project profitability, invoice materials and equipment according to policy, and apply labor resources efficiently.
- Ensure DynaFire does not cause a certificate of occupancy inspection to fail on the first attempt.
- Maintain project folders in Google Drive.
- Communicate project needs and issues promptly to DynaFire personnel, customers, customers’ clients, and other parties affecting the work.
- Manage mobilization, wiring, trimming, final connections, programming, pretesting, troubleshooting, final testing, and final system documentation.
- Assist Sales with writing RFIs and change orders.
- Program specialty panels and maintain the licenses required to program systems.
- Guide DynaFire personnel in applying products in accordance with industry codes, standards, and local jurisdiction requirements.
- Assist Engineering with accurate documentation and provide feedback or information to improve system delivery.
- Attend project meetings as needed by Sales or customers.
- Train and instruct installation staff, peers, and customers on proper equipment use.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, shop drawings, contract drawings, and specifications.
- Operate the specified testing equipment and maintain and deliver specialty construction tools; acquire and maintain tools on the tool list.
- Track labor, materials, equipment, punch lists, RFIs, and change orders.
- Comply with DynaFire and customer safety programs and provide management reports as needed.
- Interpret contract documents and specifications; ensure as-built documentation is submitted at the end of each phase and regularly during phases on larger projects.
- Communicate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Ensure technicians’ time cards are completed, processed, and allocated correctly; review profitability reports.
- Perform quality control and monitor production.
- Assist management with monthly billings to optimize cash flow.
- Maintain technical and professional certifications and promote ongoing professional development and education.
- Ensure Construction Department policies and procedures are followed and promote DynaFire’s 8 Core Values and Mission Statement.
- Recruit, select, orient, train, counsel, appraise, and discipline construction staff as needed.
- Work with the Wire Team Manager to forecast rough-in schedules for all projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by DynaFire.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employer-funded life insurance.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Employee Referral Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
