National Accounts Project Controller

Summit Companies • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overall responsibility for coordinating and managing service field activities related to project management. This role provides industry technical support to the Summit Fire National Account team for fire life safety systems. It involves participating in the completion of RFPs, offering national account customer support for capital projects, and reviewing/approving quotations for various service projects. The position also entails managing capital projects at a high level, supporting and expanding the national partner network, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. Possessing industry technical knowledge to quote and review technical service proposals is essential. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED, required.
• Minimum of 10 years of Fire Protection Industry experience, required.
• Administrative experience and knowledge of common business workflow processes
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors.
• 5 years of professional computer skills (proficiency in MS Office Suite).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFNC’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or industry certification- preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide industry technical support to the Summit Fire National Account team for fire life safety systems.
• Participate in the completion of RFPs, including pricing, subcontractor alignment, scope review, and meeting deadlines.
• Offer national account customer support for capital projects, utilizing predictive analytics and proactive initiatives.
• Review and approve quotations for repair, inspection, service, and day work projects, ensuring alignment with SFNA’s pricing structure and margin goals.
• Manage capital projects at a high level, using project management software to track data, documents, deadlines, and responsible parties.
• Support and expand the national partner network by targeting new partners, negotiating rates, providing process training, and maintaining relationships.
• Communicate effectively with SFNA offices, subcontractors, and customers through verbal and written means.
• Possess industry technical knowledge to quote and review technical service proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED