Project Manager - Fire/Life Safety Systems

Siemens•Raleigh, NC

2d•$70,894 - $121,533•Onsite

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' Raleigh, North Carolina branch, the position serves customers throughout the greater Raleigh area and supports fire and life safety systems projects.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience managing projects.
Knowledge of local and national NFPA fire alarm codes and regulations.
Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry.
Ability to work in a team environment while providing dedicated customer support.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
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 continually and permanently without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage project finances, including billing, job-cost reporting, and customer satisfaction.
Deliver results for assigned project process steps and guide technical or administrative staff.
Serve as a functional process resource and contribute to continuous improvement plans.
Maintain 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 needs with the project team, and identify time-sensitive installation requirements.
Manage requisitions for 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, and document events affecting schedule, scope, or efficiency.
Pursue project-specific change orders and coordinate billing with the Accounting team and Operations Manager.
Schedule project commissioning resources and provide commissioning documentation.
Expedite project markups for as-built development and complete project closeout documentation.
Coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and report unsafe conditions and actions.