Fire Protection Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager to oversee planning and implementation 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 coordinates internal teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and client personnel; manages budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontracting, project metrics, change orders, and project close-out; and supports site leadership in safety, quality, and timely project delivery. The position has supervisory responsibility and may involve travel, typically not overnight. Final compensation is based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and/or at least 3 years of Fire Protection project management experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction sites.
• 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, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, which may include working aloft; climbing, bending, pulling, and reaching overhead; standing or walking for long periods; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to correctly identify colors of color-coded cables or wires and to meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience as a Fire Protection Project Manager on commercial construction sites, with a focus on 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 the project site.
• Oversee fire protection field construction to ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and others to develop and maintain construction plans and schedules.
• Scope vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials; scope subcontractors and issue subcontracts; and provide guidance for fabrication schedules.
• Monitor project metrics, including manpower and material or equipment deliveries, and mentor site leadership to support timely, on-budget, defect-free, and safe execution.
• 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 experience safety, quality, or production issues.
• Assist the Superintendent with implementation and coordination of 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 related budget revisions.
• Read and evaluate sprinkler system designs and coordinate sprinkler layouts.
• Oversee project administrative logs and close-out activities.
• Help drive the site-specific safety plan and promote a safety-first mindset.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of the project lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance employee-only coverage at $0 cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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