Project Manager

Summit Fire & Security; Cornholme; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security, based in Cornholme, is seeking a Project Manager to plan and coordinate projects, ensuring alignment with goals and safety standards. The role requires effective communication with contractors and detailed project oversight.

The ideal candidate must have 5 years of industry experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with NICET certifications preferred. Benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience required.
• Experience in leading multiple projects achieving profitable outcomes preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects, serving as main contact with contractors.
• Generate proposals for change orders and track project progress.
• Monitor budget alignment for assigned projects.

Skills

Industry experience

Communication skills in English

Mechanical aptitude

Basic and advanced math skills

Education

High School diploma or technical experience

NICET III ITM Water based systems

NICET Level IV Fire Alarm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to plan and coordinate projects to meet the overall goals of the project and serve as the main contact with the contractor or owner.

• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specifications, and applicable standards to determine appropriate installation methods.
• Generate proposals for change orders.
• Determine labor requirements and prepare schedules, track changes.
• Order and track material, equipment, tools, and other necessary items based on design and/or contract needs.
• Review time for assigned projects and/or contracts to ensure alignment with project budget.
• Monitor overall progress of the project and prepare job records.
• Generate proposals for change orders, RFI’s, ASI’s and MCR’s; communicate approved items into organizational system(s) and/or to designated representative for processing.
• Ensure employees follow all relevant safety standards and procedures, and work environment in accordance with the SFP standards.
• Meet with AHJ’s, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on project progress.
• Perform a formal project review with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly, or as requested.
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents to include O&Ms and review as‑built drawings for accuracy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Certifications

• High School diploma, technical or related experience and/or training, required.
• NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 5 years’ industry experience, required.
• Successful experience in leading multiple projects, achieving goaled outcomes including profitability while communicating with onsite customers, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
• Basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems And Software Skills

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office, required.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.