Senior Project Manager - Fire Sprinklers

The Hiller Companies, Inc. • Orange, CA

3d • $98,000 - $161,000

About The Position

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager - Fire Sprinklers. This role is for a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety. The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property globally. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller has offices across the United States and over 100 years of industry experience. Their mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. The team is focused on making the world a safer place.

Requirements

• 7 years of project management experience, with industry-specific capability or equivalent.
• 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 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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in conflict/dispute resolution.
• Ability to assess construction and service manpower requirements for various contracts and construction phases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating & scheduling software.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as working above ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, climbing a ladder, high lift equipment, etc.
• Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances for jobs, including background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• NICET II certification or higher preferred in Fire Sprinkler discipline.

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 client requests.
• Interact with sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects.
• Manage the change order process from inception to completion.
• Proactively 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, building codes, customer training, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with proposal activities, attend pre-bid meetings, and select subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation and manage materials purchases throughout the project lifecycle.
• 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 the approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pick-up schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Maintain a set of as-built and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building codes, engineers, and AHJs.
• Act as the primary interface for owner/customers.
• Conduct/attend construction meetings, maintain safety programs, scheduling, 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 to meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide percentage of completion and cost-to-complete updates.

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