Project Manager

CertaSite•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

We are looking for a life safety project manager, responsible for delivering a multitude of projects on time, accurately, and within budget for CertaSite customers. The life safety project manager requires the ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, operations leaders, support staff, our customers and other key stakeholders to deliver the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet. This is a fast paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company. This role reports to the general manager. CertaSite is a fast-growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. Its all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest. As we grow and expand into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day, for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and to grow with a mission- and people-driven company focused on the customer, we hope you will consider this amazing opportunity. Our Mission: To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible. Our Vision: To be the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet. Our Values: Passionate We are on a relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough. And we have fun doing it. Impactful Our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but thats just the beginning. Innovative We believe there is always a better way. We dont stop until we find it. Genuine We do what we say, and we mean it. We are authentic and dependable.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Fire Protection Technology, Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Computer Aided Drafting preferred or equivalent education and experience
3 5 years of technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry
Knowledgeable in local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of industry applications; ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection emphasis
Experience managing other project administrative assistants strongly preferred
In possession of or eligible to obtain NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) credentials
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience with Fire Sprinkler Design software
Experience in Fire Alarm System design with good knowledge of fire and life safety codes and NFPA 72, experience with developing fire alarm device layouts and riser diagrams
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Liaise with local jurisdictions from the point of preliminary design through the permitting process and construction completion
Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings in retail, restaurant, office, multifamily residential, and institutional market sectors
Play an active role in project meetings with clients and colleagues
Provide administrative support for installations and retrofits
Supervise and direct the work of other project administrative assistants as needed
Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team.
Identify time-sensitive installation needs
Assist with the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects
Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews
Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide all necessary project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.
Track resources and project progress
Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency
Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with accounting team and operations managers
Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development
Complete project-specific close-out documentation
Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions
Other duties and projects as assigned