Project Manager - Fire/ Life Safety Systems

Siemens•Abilene, TX

2d•$77,955 - $133,636•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager facilitates execution of solution plans for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs, coordinating and delivering multiple simultaneous small- to medium-complexity projects with financial impacts between $100,000 and $2.5 million. The role has fiscal responsibility for project billing, job cost reporting, and customer satisfaction; guides technical or administrative staff; acts as a process resource; contributes to continuous improvement; and maintains client relationships. The position supports customers in the Abilene, Texas area and focuses on commercial fire and life safety systems. The Project Manager reviews specifications, drawings, and project documents to establish project intent; develops and maintains schedules; coordinates project-team needs and time-sensitive installation requirements; manages supplies and materials; participates in cost reviews; and assists the Operations Manager with subcontractor solicitation and contracting. The role orients project technicians, tracks resources and progress, documents events affecting scope, schedule, or efficiency, pursues change orders, coordinates project billing, schedules commissioning resources, expedites as-built markups, and completes closeout documentation. The Project Manager coordinates subcontractors to meet scope, schedule, and financial requirements and follows applicable local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies. This is a permanent, full-time, office/site-only position. The stated annual pay range is $77,955–$133,636, with a target incentive of 10% of base salary. Actual compensation may vary based on budget and candidate qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Ability to work in a team environment and provide dedicated customer support.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry.
At least 1 year of experience managing projects.
Knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations.
Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of technical experience in the fire and life safety industry.

Responsibilities

Manage fiscal aspects of projects, including billing, job cost reporting, and customer satisfaction.
Deliver results for the relevant project process steps and guide technical or administrative staff.
Serve as a functional process resource and contribute to continuous improvement.
Maintain functionally focused client relationships and manage several small projects.
Review project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to establish project intent.
Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate project-team needs, and identify time-sensitive installation requirements.
Requisition supplies and materials needed to complete projects.
Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews.
Assist the Operations Manager with soliciting and contracting subcontractors.
Orient project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, specifications, engineered drawings, and project contacts.
Track resources and project progress.
Document project events affecting schedule, scope of work, or project efficiency.
Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities.
Coordinate project billing with the Accounting team and Operations Manager.
Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provide commissioning documentation.
Expedite the return of project markups for as-built development.
Complete project-specific closeout documentation.
Manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures and report unsafe conditions or actions.