Associate Project Manager, Fire Alarm

ArchKey Solutions LLC; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking an Associate Project Manager for fire alarm projects, requiring travel to national project sites west of St. Louis. You will assist the Project Manager in technical direction and project administration, with a focus on design or installation of fire alarm systems.

The role emphasizes autonomous problem solving, leadership, and adherence to safety and quality standards across a project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with estimating software is a plus
• Fire alarm experience with Notifier, Siemens, Potter is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction and design effort to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and timeline
• Coordinate communication among clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and officials
• Approve staff transactions and select superintendent and foremen
• Guide planning, scheduling, and engineering functions
• Participate in estimating projects and bid proposals
• Review purchasing requisitions and change orders; process invoices
• Support safety programs and OSHA compliance
• Maintain project documentation and logs
• Understand labor agreements and project standards

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Construction knowledge

Education

BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Description

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, FIRE ALARM
This position requires travel to a national project site west of St. Louis.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

The Associate Project Manager provides assistance to the Project Manager in the overall administrative and technical direction for a project. Project Managers have overall bottom-line responsibility for profit and loss and consequently carry the authority appropriately. Associate Project Managers provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects needed.

This is a role with a focus on project design or project installation of fire alarm systems.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Can develop and deliver executional strategies
• Can project financial outcomes
• Strong executional skills related to a project lifecycle

Day in the Life

• Oversee total construction and design effort (if applicable) to ensure project is constructed in accordance with project scope, budget and timeline.
• Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between both internal and external members on the project including, but not limited to: Clients, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, General Foremen, and union officials.
• Authorize and/or approve all project staff transactions including choice of superintendent, general foremen, foremen, staff volume and wages.
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling and any applicable engineering functions
• Participate in estimating projects and writing bid proposals.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, payment approvals; send invoices and change order requests.
• Assists in the implementation/interpretation of corporate safety programs and ensures OSHA guidelines are followed.
• Ensure that all company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies.
• Ensure the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of labor agreements and standards specific to projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in job experience or Technologies field experience.
• Experience installing Building Management Systems is a plus
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ensures maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge of general construction standard practices.
• Experience with Estimating Software a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.
• Fire Alarm experience- Notifier, Siemens, Potter, etc.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affimative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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