Project Manager - Fire/Life Safety Systems

This role supports our Portland, OR branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Portland, OR area.

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will facilitate the execution of project/program solution plans for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs. This role requires coordination and delivery of multiple, simultaneous projects considered small to medium in complexity with financial impact between $100K and $2.5M.

• Have fiscal responsibility for all project facets, including project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Be responsible for delivery of results for respective process steps.
• Guide technical or administrative staff.
• Act as a functional process resource on projects or programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement plans.
• Perform an active role in maintaining functionally focused client relationships.
• Be responsible for several small projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to establish project intent.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team.
• Identify time-sensitive installation needs.
• Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.
• Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews.
• Assist Operations Manager in the solicitation and contracting of subcontractors.
• Conduct orientation for project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, and project contacts.
• Track resources and project progress.
• Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency.
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities.
• Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with Accounting team and Operations Manager.
• Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provide commissioning documentation.
• Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development.
• Complete project-specific close-out documentation.
• Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements.
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers onsite.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or related project management/computer software system.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 6+ months experience managing projects or related for Associate Project Manager Level and 1+ years of experience managing projects for Project Manager Level.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.
• Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry.
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Knowledgeable of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $56,335 - $117,994 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.