What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Fire Systems Project Manager position at Sciens Building Solutions?
Position Summary
Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Associate Fire Systems Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of low voltage system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team’s work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Associate Fire Systems Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of low voltage system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team’s work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversight for all project phases, including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
- Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.
- Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the field operations and engineering teams.
- Manage project schedules and manpower planning forecasts.
- Interface with customers including contractors, end users, and fire marshals.
- Project manage, and coordinate installations and commissioning for assigned projects.
- Perform field surveys, fire system inspections, and acceptance testing.
- Read and interpret system designs on blueprints.
- Read and interpret project specifications.
- Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.
- Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost to completes.
- Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.
- Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
- Proficient in issue resolution.
- Excellent organizational, decision making, and communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of fire and security industry.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
- Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.
- Up to two years of experience with commercial fire detection/fire suppression systems.
- Up to two years of experience as a project manager in the fire and security industry.
- Technical skills, including an in-depth understanding of fire alarm, suppression and security systems.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications.
- Paid time off plan and holidays.
- 401(k) matching.
- Short term and long-term disability.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
- Life insurance.
- Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
- Professional career development opportunities.
