Fire Protection Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Project Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of commercial fire protection construction projects. The role covers project execution from planning through closeout, including review of plans and specifications for design and constructability issues. The Project Manager coordinates with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and client personnel to deliver projects according to design, budget, schedule, and safety and quality expectations. The position supervises project work and may require travel, typically not overnight.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and/or 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, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.
• Ability to meet the stated work-environment and physical demands, including working in varying temperatures and weather, exposure to moderate or high noise, fumes or airborne particles, and potentially confined spaces or high heights.
• Ability to work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

• 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 work follows the design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and others.
• Develop and maintain construction plans and schedules.
• Obtain vendor quotes, purchase equipment and materials, scope subcontractors, issue subcontracts, and provide guidance for fabrication schedules.
• Monitor project metrics, including manpower and material and equipment deliveries, and mentor site leadership to support timely completion within budget and without 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 implementation and coordination of on-site quality control and safety procedures.
• Oversee subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal, and manage the Change Order Requests process.
• 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 closeout 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

• $0 employee-only cost for medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance plan.
• 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