Associate Fire Systems Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an Associate Project Manager (PM) responsible for executing fire and life safety system projects in Jacksonville, FL. You will work with the sales, installation, and client teams to ensure sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning, while maintaining budgets and quality.

Key responsibilities include coordinating crews, reviewing designs for code compliance, updating manpower plans, and ensuring on‑time project delivery with strong

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a project manager in construction.
• Working knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials and equipment to meet schedule and budget.
• Maintain open lines of communication with customers, contractors and project partners.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations and standards.
• Assist Operations Manager with manpower planning.
• Collaborate with finance to review billings and obtain customer approval.
• Provide monthly updates on project budgets and cost-to-completes.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnover meetings.
• Manage job costs, billing and margins.
• Ensure PPE is in place per project requirements and safety policies.
• Comply with Sciens safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Job description

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.