Project Manager - Fire Protection (Fire Sprinkler Projects)

Valley Fire Protection Systems, LLC•St. Charles, IL

About The Position

Valley Fire Protection Systems, LLC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager with fire protection design experience to manage fire sprinkler projects from award through final closeout. This role works closely with Sales, Design, Purchasing, and Field Operations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards and applicable fire protection codes. Things you should know about working at Valley Fire: We are all about our people! We know they are the secret to our collective and individual success. We are a team. We help one another and want to see everyone succeed and meet their personal and professional goals. We are ambitious. We work to be better every day, and our team members have room to grow. We are focused. We know that keeping organized and communicating our progress is critical to good service internally and to our customers.

Requirements

Understanding of applicable fire protection codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, building and fire codes).
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly with both office and field personnel.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and build strong internal and external relationships.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and project management software.
High school diploma or equivalent, college degree a plus
Valid driver's license with reliable means of transportation
The ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Experience with fire sprinkler systems and customer interaction a plus

Responsibilities

Manage multiple fire sprinkler projects from award to closeout.
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
Prepare, track, and process change orders in coordination with Sales and Field Operations.
Lead, document, and distribute job meeting notes and progress updates.
Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and other documentation with GCs, owners, and AHJs.
Monitor project budgets, costs, and labor hours; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
Assist Purchasing with material planning and delivery coordination.
Provide Field Supervisors and Foremen with required drawings, information, and installation direction.
Maintain organized project files, including contracts, change orders, drawings, and correspondence.
Update and maintain project information within company systems.
Support Sales with technical input on estimates, scopes of work, and project planning.