Firetrol is looking for a Fire Alarm Construction Project Manager for our Houston, TX office. The successful candidate would be self-motivated, experienced with scheduling manpower, ordering material, working with the AHJ for permitting alarm plans, and capable of tracking project financials of construction and service projects.
•Planning, Coordination and managing all phases of Houston Airport System (IAH, HOB, EFD) and surrounding off-site support/customer infrastructure (Hangars, United, Third-Party Companies, etc.) construction projects, including project initiation, planning execution, monitoring and closeout.
•Establishing project objectives, scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
•Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
•Liaising with architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specification, contract drawings, and quality standards.
•Managing procurement processes, including subcontractor bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selections.
•Oversee project budgeting and cost control and manage change order to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
•Conducting regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
•Visit project sites for preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts as needed. Attend status and coordination meetings as needed.
•Maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships.
•Manage worksites for new construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives.
•Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.
Requirements
•Participating in Sales Bid Reviews
•Schedule and conduct Project Kick-Off Meetings
•Active involvement with the Pre-Design and Design Process, which includes obtaining field information for the Design Process.
•Schedule and conduct meetings throughout the Design Process.
•Review and facilitate all project scope changes, new documentation and change order requests and price and issue change orders accordingly.
•Create and maintain all RFIs for projects, with help from the design staff for design related RFIs
•Order equipment and materials for the project using Firetrol' s project construction web-based software platform.
•Schedule and conduct Hand-Off Meetings between Field Superintendents and Design.
•Manage Construction process according to objectives stated above.
•Check and facilitate turnover of field documentation from the field superintendent to the design department and administration staff.
Benefits
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.