Fire Project Manager 2
About The Position
As a Field Project Manager for the Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. You will be responsible for setting up local project offices; defining project scope; identifying risks; establishing project methodology; allocating resources; and facilitating project activities. You will manage schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations and satisfaction. You will present project updates, project cycle information, and expected results to management and/or customers, and ensure projects close on time and within scope. You will oversee and communicate project progression from inception through completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. You will develop project plans to meet schedules and budgets, conduct Work in Progress meetings, and ensure compliance with published codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures. You will coordinate change orders and work toward improving overall margin on each job.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certificate or diploma in a related field, such as Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
- Five years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
- Obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment in the position.
- Obtain NICET Level II within one year of employment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
- Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
- Availability for frequent local travel.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects.
- Set up local project offices; define project scope; identify risks; establish project methodology; allocate resources; and facilitate project activities.
- Manage project schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Present project updates, project cycle information, and expected results to management and/or customers.
- Ensure projects are closed on time and within scope.
- Oversee and communicate project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
- Develop comprehensive project plans to meet schedules and budgets.
- Conduct Work in Progress meetings.
- Follow published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
- Ensure AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
- Coordinate change orders and work toward overall margin improvement on every job.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus plan that takes into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
