Fire Protection Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Fire Protection Project Manager oversees planning and delivery of commercial fire protection construction projects. The role requires knowledge of the design and construction of commercial fire protection sprinkler systems, including reviewing plans and specifications for design and constructability issues. The Project Manager manages project teams, schedules, budgets, vendors, subcontractors, project documentation, change orders, safety, quality, and close-out activities. The position may involve travel, typically not overnight, and may include work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and/or at least 3 years of Fire Protection project management experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction sites is also accepted.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures and be available to work assigned schedules.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including working in varying temperatures and weather, moderate or high noise, dust or fumes, confined spaces or heights, and activities such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and demonstrate close, distance, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience as a Fire Protection Project Manager on commercial construction sites, particularly involving commercial sprinkler systems.
• Familiarity with the BIM process.
• Prior experience with Procore Project Management System.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, other Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
• Build positive morale on project sites.
• Oversee fire protection field trade construction to ensure projects comply with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with internal departments, client personnel, and others to develop and maintain construction plans and schedules; scope vendor quotes and procure equipment and materials; scope subcontractors and issue subcontracts; and provide guidance for fabrication schedules.
• Monitor key metrics, including manpower and material or equipment deliveries, and mentor site leadership to support timely, on-budget completion with no defects or accidents.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets and report key metrics to senior management and other Project Managers.
• Create revenue forecasts, schedules of values, cash flow analyses, and other financial analyses.
• Identify scope changes, prepare pricing, and submit potential change orders to customers.
• Develop recovery plans when projects encounter safety, quality, or production issues.
• Assist the Superintendent with implementing and coordinating on-site quality-control and safety procedures.
• Oversee subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal; manage the Change Order Requests process; and prepare and distribute subcontractor change orders and associated budget revisions.
• Read and evaluate sprinkler system designs and coordinate sprinkler layouts.
• Oversee project administrative logs and close-out activities.
• Promote site-specific safety plans and a safety-first mindset.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of the project lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no employee cost for employee-only coverage.
• Dental insurance at no employee cost for employee-only coverage; dental insurance plan also listed.
• Short-term disability insurance at no employee cost for employee-only coverage.
• Life insurance at no employee cost for employee-only coverage; life insurance also listed.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level