Project Manager- Fire Protection

The Hill Group•Franklin Park, IL

20h

About The Position

The Fire Protection Project Manager executes sprinkler projects throughout the Chicago-land area and oversees projects from start to finish to ensure safe, on-time completion within or under budget. The role manages all aspects of projects in coordination with designers, construction superintendents, field staff, and shop staff. It also covers project estimating, scheduling, financial forecasting, procurement, customer communication, change orders, and closeout-related follow-up.

Requirements

Five or more years of project management experience, preferably within the fire protection industry.
Strong engineering problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations.
Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Dependable, organized, and self-motivated, with excellent time-management and coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
NICET certification.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of projects, conduct pre-plan meetings, and support field and shop teams in performing efficiently.
Perform preliminary design and calculations for bid estimates.
Prepare cost breakdowns and book projects.
Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication.
Obtain initial schedules and monitor and update them throughout the project.
Develop initial schedules of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting.
Maintain an over-billed position and process and collect receivables and retention in a timely manner.
Participate in major vendor negotiations and project purchasing.
Track shop drawings, submittals, and required approvals.
Produce and manage accurate project financial forecasts.
Seek competitive vendors and services to ensure fire protection projects are competitively bid.
Price, negotiate, and process change orders, and maintain a change order log.
Document correspondence related to project matters to avoid claims and protect the interests of the company and client.
Effectively project gross profit on projects.
Handle customer-reported problems and manage their resolution.
Prepare scope and quotation letters for customers.
Maintain monthly estimate logs.
Meet regularly with management to discuss estimating backlog and due dates.
Participate in turnover meetings as required.
Provide follow-up information to customers as requested.
Manage projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned.