Senior Project Manager – Fire/Life Safety Systems
About The Position
Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives. Senior Project Managers coordinate and deliver multiple, simultaneous fire and life safety projects of various complexities, which contributes to creating safer environments in critical institutions such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. As a Senior Project Manager, your fiscal and managerial oversight across all project facets ensures client satisfaction, effective resource allocation, and safe, timely completion of projects.
Requirements
- 4+ years of technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related low-voltage industry
- Knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
- The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
- State of Ohio fire alarm license
- NICET level I
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred
- 8+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry
- NICET level II or higher
- PMP or IPMA-D
- Knowledge of VESDA systems
Responsibilities
- Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions, establishing comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines
- Oversee the procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion, and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency
- Responsible for contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations
- Responsible for ensuring the financial performance of the assigned projects
- Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams
- Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project-specific change orders
- Manage project-specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark-ups for as-built development, and ensure timely completion of project-specific close-out documentation
Benefits
- Variety of health and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
