Fire Protection Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors•Newport News, VA

17d

About The Position

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count! Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years. Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. Summary/Objective: The Fire Protection Project Manager oversees all aspects of planning and implementing the delivery of our Fire Protection commercial construction projects. Fire Protection Construction Project Managers are knowledgeable in the design and construction of commercial fire protection sprinkler systems and will be responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for design and constructability issues.

Requirements

Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR related field, and/or 3+ years of Fire Protection project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction sites.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
Must be available to work assigned schedules
May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights
While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
As a Project Manager, may require travel (typically not overnight)

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience as a Fire Protection Project Manager on commercial construction sites (with specific focus on commercial sprinkler systems)
Familiarity with the BIM process
Prior experience with Procore - Project Management System
Prior military experience

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a positive relationship with internal project teams, other Project Managers, our customers, subcontractors, and key vendors
As Project Manager, build positive morale on the project site
Oversee total fire protection field trade construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
Coordinate with various internal departments such as pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, and fabrication shops as well as client personnel and others to:
Develop and maintain a construction plan and schedule
Scope out vendor quotes and purchase equipment and material
Scope out subcontractors and issue subcontracts
Provide guidance for the fabrication schedule
Daily monitoring of key metrics daily (manpower, material/equipment deliveries, etc.) and mentors site leadership to support the timely execution and completion of the work within budget with no defects or accidents
Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets, and reports to senior management and other project managers on key metrics
Create Revenue Forecasts, Schedule of Values, Cash Flow analysis, and other financial analysis
Identify changes in scope, prepares pricing, and submits potential change orders to customer
When necessary, develop recovery plans to bring a project that is experiencing issues, such as issues with safety, quality, or production back on trac
As Project Manager, assist the Superintendent in implementation and coordination of on-site quality control and safety procedures.
Oversee and management of all subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
Manage the Change Order Requests process
Prepare and distribute all subcontractor Change Orders and associated budget revisions
Read and evaluate Sprinkler System designs and coordinate sprinkler layout
Oversight of all project administrative logs and close-out activities.
Help drive the site-specific safety plan and the importance of a safety-first mindset
Comfortable managing multiple projects at varying stages within a project lifecycle.
Performs other duties as assigned