Project Manager

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property worldwide. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller operates globally and domestically 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 fire and life safety equipment.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for bringing each project in on or under budget by controlling costs and forecasting revenue and expenses for the life of the project. You will coordinate, manage, and complete multiple concurrent construction projects of varying sizes, ensuring compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training, and closeout documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal activities, attend pre-bid meetings, and select subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation, including change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment promise dates, and completion dates.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pickup schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and working drawings in compliance with local building codes and AHJ requirements.
• Act as the primary interface for owner/customers.
• Conduct and attend construction meetings, maintain safety programs, and manage scheduling, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with field management to allocate resources effectively to meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide updates on percentage of completion and cost-to-complete.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including interaction with sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects.
• Proactive approach to anticipate and identify problems early and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to work inter-departmentally with Sales, Superintendents, Foremen, and Service staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple concurrent projects.