Project Manager - Fire/Life Safety Systems

Siemens • Austin, TX

1h • $77,955 - $133,636 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager facilitates execution of project and program solution plans for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs. The role coordinates and delivers multiple simultaneous small- to medium-complexity projects with financial impact between $100,000 and $2.5 million. Based at Siemens’ Austin, Texas branch, the position supports customers throughout the greater Austin area.

The Project Manager is fiscally responsible for project billing, job cost reporting, and customer satisfaction, and is accountable for results across project process steps. The role guides technical or administrative staff, serves as a functional process resource, contributes to continuous improvement, and maintains client relationships. Responsibilities include reviewing project documentation, scheduling and coordinating resources, managing materials and subcontractors, tracking progress and costs, coordinating billing and commissioning, and completing project close-out documentation. The role also requires adherence to applicable safety policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position with Siemens Industry, Inc.’s Smart Infrastructure organization. The posted annual pay range is $77,955–$133,636, with a target incentive of 10% of base salary. The actual wage may vary based on budget, candidate qualifications and 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.
• At least 21 years of age and 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 is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of technical experience in the fire and life safety industry.

Responsibilities

• Have fiscal responsibility for project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Be responsible for delivery of results for the respective process steps.
• Guide technical or administrative staff.
• Act as a functional process resource on projects or programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement plan.
• Maintain functionally focused client relationships.
• Manage several small projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to establish project intent.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate project team needs, including time-sensitive installation requirements.
• Manage requisition of supplies and materials needed to complete projects.
• Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews.
• Assist the Operations Manager in soliciting and contracting subcontractors.
• Orient project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, and project contacts.
• Track resources and project progress.
• Document project events that affect schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency.
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities.
• Coordinate project-specific billing with the Accounting team and Operations Manager.
• Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provide commissioning documentation.
• Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development.
• Complete project-specific close-out 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 and actions.

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits; details are provided through the listed benefits website.
• Target incentive of 10% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree