Sr. Project Manager

Olympic West Fire Protection LLC•Tempe, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead projects to ensure successful outcomes for the company and our customers. This position is involved early in the project, working with management and other functional areas of the company to ensure a quality and efficient installation. The successful candidate will be responsible for project execution, budgeting, scheduling, and performance. Additionally, the candidate will manage change-order processes for projects.

Requirements

Ability to multitask and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
Must be able to apply effective project management techniques to maximize job performance across all process stages
Brings a coaching mindset to help mentor and support other team members
Team-oriented
Strong attention to detail
Good communicator and ability to act as a facilitator for project meetings
10+ years of experience in project management
Experience in fire protection or an allied specialty trade industry is required
Involvement with overseeing teams and leading others
Proven history in project planning and successfully executing commercial projects ranging from $100k to $5MM in revenue.
Ability to problem solve and work through challenges that come up throughout the life of a project
Experience in utilizing project management software

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building codes is preferred

Responsibilities

Management of large-scale and complex active installation/contract jobs
Coordinate project milestones with internal departments, such as estimating, design, purchasing, fabrication, and installation
Lead internal project meetings, including meetings focused on project kickoff, job progress, design coordination, fabrication scheduling, budget to actual hours, etc.
Oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation
Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure proper handover of job information and determine appropriate risk assessment throughout the life of the project
Assist with establishing best practices and leading by example of execution
Attend job site meetings as a company representative with a customer or other project stakeholders, such as general contractors
Lead coordination of project close-out/commissioning of systems with Authority Having Jurisdiction, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manager, etc.
Track, manage, and approve all contract change orders
Maintain accurate project progress/completion reports and ensure project logs and documentation files are maintained
Use the ERP system to manage performance on jobs
Review job plans and stock-lists/cut-sheets to improve job efficiency
Job site visits to review status and progression needed for successful, timely completion
Leading internal team initiatives and process enhancements