Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Duties

• Oversee fire protection projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage multiple projects for current and/or future installations of Fire Sprinkler and/or other specialty systems assigned.
• Ensure proper documentation throughout the project’s lifecycle including RFIs, letters of transmittals, permits, change orders, final closeout requirements, etc.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status of projects effectively.
• Prepare billings within project scope to maintain a positive cash flow.
• Assist with Change Order research and development.
• Provide in-house estimates and proposals as needed.
• Proactively recognize and manage risks and participate in creative solutions.
• Ensure safety protocols are being implemented and followed.
• Understand project scope and complete jobs within budget and on schedule.
• Review and update job status and cost to completion, at least once per month, and more often on active projects.
• Participate in meetings with contracts administration, field supervision, and engineering departments to review all ongoing projects.
• Aid in the project schedule to properly complete all phases of work including installation and final certification testing.
• Understand and follow all adopted codes and standards to ensure work is performed in compliance with all state, local, and federal legal requirements.
• Follow industry standard project management procedures and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must obtain and retain any specific product certifications and/or licenses that are required by National, State, or Local codes.
• Experienced: 3-5+ years in construction project management, preferably in fire protection, or comparable experience in fire sprinkler design/engineering.
• NICET certifications a plus.
• Strong understanding of fire sprinkler systems including local and national code requirements.

Skills

• Technically inclined.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic and self-motivated.
• Dependable to work under little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate job stability and eagerness to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing up or down ladders, occasionally lifting up to 50lbs, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• General office duties including use of a computer.