Project Manager - Fire Alarm

Dynalectric Company•El Cajon, CA

3d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dynalectric Company San Diego is hiring a Project Manager - Fire Alarm. The Fire Alarm Project Manager position is a critical role for the company. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. They will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation and must have the ability to support field personnel in their relationships with other subcontractors and to resolve field problems as they arise. This individual maintains full financial responsibilities of the project and must understand construction financial and accounting practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the commercial new construction market
High School diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
AutoCAD and/or Hydratec Experience, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs required.
Familiarity with project management/document control software.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Nice To Haves

NICET II certification preferred
Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Completed Trade School, Construction Management Degrees. Bachelor degree preferred.
High Mechanical Interest
Fire Alarm Clean Agent experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage coordination between trades
Responsible for Design and Layout of Fire Alarm Systems
Field Surveying
Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
Obtain contract and bid documents for/from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements.
Generate PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Gather information for changes in work and finalize C.O. pricing to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Project Executive with recommendation for resolution.
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.