Associate Fire Systems Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short term and long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Professional career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an Associate Project Manager to oversee fire and life safety system projects in Jacksonville, FL. You will coordinate with sales, installation, and clients to ensure sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of projects.

The role requires attention to detail, strong customer interface, and excellent verbal and written communication. NICET certification is preferred and knowledge of OSHA safety standards is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project management experience in construction.
• Working knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints and project specs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain open communication with customers, contractors, and partners to ensure completion.
• Review drawings for conformance with regulations and standards.
• Update manpower planning tool for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with finance to review billings and margins.
• Provide monthly updates to project budgets and cost-to-completes.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnovers to clarify scope.
• Ensure proper PPE and compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Blueprint reading

Written communication

Verbal communication

OSHA knowledge

Education

NICET certification

Job description

## Associate Fire Systems Project ManagerApply: Jacksonville, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R-101256**THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL**Sciens Building Solutions seeks an Associate Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of fire and life safety 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.**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)*** Assist in the 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.* Maintain open lines of communication with customers, contractors, and other project partners to ensure project completion.* Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.* Assist Operations Manager in updating manpower planning tool for assigned projects.* Collaborate with the finance team to review and gain customer approval of billings prior to sending to customer.* Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost-to-completes.* Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnover meetings to ensure a clear understanding of scope of work and contract requirements.* Responsible for project financials including job costs, billing, and executing to estimated gross margins.* Ensure proper PPE is in place as required by the project, customer, or scope of work being performed.* Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.**WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU*** One to three years of experience as a project manager in the construction industry.* Working knowledge of applicable code requirements.* Driven by a customer-centric approach, proficient in project management, and adept at leading and managing teams.* Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.* Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.* Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints, as well as project specifications.* Strong organizational and decision-making skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.* NICET certification preferred.**WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE*** 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.* Professional career development opportunities.* Tuition reimbursement.