Project Manager

The Hiller Companies, Inc. • ,

1h • Remote

About The Position

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Project Manager. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today. The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical re and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Requirements

• 10+ years project management experience, with industry specific capability in Fire Alarms
• Sound and practical understanding of construction and project management
• Working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks
• Good organization and time management skills
• Responsible for ensuring that all tasks, action items and QA items are followed through, completed and documented in a timely manner
• Strong budget and cost control management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and/or independently
• Experience in conflict/dispute resolution
• Able to assess construction and service manpower requirements for the various contracts and construction phases
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating & scheduling software
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as working above ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, climbing a ladder, high lift equipment, etc.
• Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Able to obtain required clearances for jobs, including background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• NICET II certification or higher preferred
• Prior experience with JD Edwards, preferred

Responsibilities

• Bring in each project on or under budget by controlling costs and forecasting revenue and costs for the life of the project.
• Coordinate, manage a portfolio, and complete multiple concurrent construction projects of varying size.
• Attend contractors’ project meetings, and maintain accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests.
• Interact with sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects.
• Manage the change order process from inception to completion.
• Anticipate and identify problems early and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Work inter-departmentally with Sales, Superintendents, Foreman and Service staff.
• Assure compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training and closeout documentation.
• Assist proposal activities, attend pre-bid meetings, select subcontractors, maintain project documentation, and manage materials purchases.
• Manage project, change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment promise dates for deliveries, completion dates and other elements as required to control the project in accordance with approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pick up schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedule.
• Maintain a set of report and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building codes and AHJ’s.
• Act as primary interface for owner/customers.
• Conduct/Attend construction meetings, maintain safety program, scheduling and change order management and project close-out documentation.
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate and as required.
• Coordinate and work with field management to manage resources in order to meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide percentage of completion and cost to complete updates.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed