Assistant Fire Protection Project Manager - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Assistant Fire Protection Project Manager to lead fire protection projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships, coordinate project teams, and develop proposals in a dynamic and fast-growing field. You'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring project success while promoting a safe work environment. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to high-quality service, this position is perfect for someone passionate about fire protection and project management. Join a firm that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Time off benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire protection and project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire protection projects and coordinate multi-discipline design teams.
• Develop client relationships and ensure project delivery meets expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Fire Protection Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, and consulting firm. We are seeking an energetic person with a high level of initiative to market, manage, and perform fire protection specific projects. Fire protection is a broad, exciting, and fast-growing discipline offering excellent opportunity for growth. This individual will support a larger fire protection team with a focus on leading project development in a growing fire protection specific business line. Our Project Managers are seller-doers who develop and maintain client relationships and market sectors, with the responsibility for coordinating and leading project teams to deliver quality projects that make our clients successful. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in fire protection and project management.

Initial responsibilities will involve day-to-day marketing and management of fire protection specific projects which may include a multi-discipline design team, developing cost and technical proposals, contract negotiation, coordinating design efforts, managing schedules and budgets, client development, and managing client expectations and client satisfaction.

This Assistant Fire Protection Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of larger and smaller value projects as part of an annual portfolio of projects. Additionally, this Assistant Fire Protection Project Manager will assist with:

• Growing relationships and market share in the fire protection segment.
• Developing and maintaining client and partner relationships through building trust and providing high levels of service.
• Assisting the Project Management team for intake of incoming Requests for Proposals (RFP) and providing assistance on compiling and technical writing of outgoing proposals to clients.
• Planning, coordinating, communicating, and facilitating activities of several disciplines on multiple projects from concept through completion.
• Collaborating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Managing and performing project delivery, including scoping, budgeting, maintaining schedules, meeting budget objectives, communicating and meeting deadlines.
• Project close out contract and project documentation.
• Promoting safe work environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, including 3 or more years delivering projects specifically focused on fire protection.
• Customer-focused with good relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make thoughtful, informative and persuasive presentations to clients.
• Ability to represent Burns & McDonnell in a professional, competent manner.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Primavera P6 or Microsoft project preferred.
• Professional registration (PE) or industry-related certifications (NICET) preferred.

Compensation

$105,000.00-210,000.00 Annually

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Fire Protection Engineer

Primary Location: US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Other Locations: United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250942

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-JH #A&F N/A