Associate Project Manager, Fire Alarm

ArchKey Solutions LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager focused on fire alarm projects. The role requires travel to national project sites in Indiana and supports the Project Manager across administrative and technical directions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in construction management or electrical engineering, with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes project design or installation of fire alarm systems and coordination

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in the field.
• Experience with Building Management Systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team leadership.
• Experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Fire alarm system knowledge (Notifier, Siemens, Potter, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction and design effort to meet scope, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate communication among clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and project staff.
• Authorize and approve staff transactions and workforce decisions.
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
• Assist in estimating projects and writing bid proposals.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and invoices; manage change orders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Estimating Software

Job description

Description

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, FIRE ALARM
This position requires travel to a national project site in Indiana.

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 affirmative action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.