Project Manager – Baltimore, MD

About the role

Oliver Fire Protection and Security is a diversified, family-owned business serving the fire protection community since 1957. We are seeking a talented and energetic individual to join our team as a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager in the Baltimore, MD region. The ideal candidate will excel at working both independently and in a team-oriented environment, while proactively creating new opportunities to build relationships throughout their assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, direct, complete, and ensure client satisfaction and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
• Conduct on-site project meetings.
• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with general contractor/owner and sub-contractors to gather required information for design scope and shop drawing preparation.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure effective communication of job information.
• Determine and ensure the project runs on the proper schedule.
• Expedite information requests and ensure change estimates/change orders are conveyed in a timely manner and resolved.
• Provide a billing breakdown for AIA billings and bill jobs monthly in a timely manner to assure payment.
• Generate project monthly reports with open change orders.
• Manage punch-list completion.
• Issue all closeout documents including certifications and warranty.
• Procure as-built/record documents.
• Attend customer events and company functions as required.
• Analyze competitor’s capabilities and approaches.
• Investigate trends and fluctuations in the fire protection market.
• Assist sales with estimating support as required.
• Participate in industry-related organizations.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of fire protection and/or project management experience preferred.
• 4-year college degree preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• PC skills; Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Highly effective networking and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel locally/regionally.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Creative and innovative thinking and the ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong personal desire to succeed.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Dental and vision insurance with low-cost deductions
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance