Associate Project Manager, Fire Alarm Service

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Clinton (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking an Associate Project Manager for Fire Alarm Service in Maryland. The role requires weekly in-office presence in Upper Marlboro with the rest of the time at client sites or remote.

You will support project managers, manage budgets, schedules and communications across internal and external teams. Ideal candidates have a BS in related fields, hands-on fire alarm installation/servicing experience, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience installing and servicing fire alarm systems.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, budget and timeline with PM support.
• Coordinate communication among clients, contractors and site staff.
• Approve staff assignments, wages, and procurement.
• Guide planning, scheduling and engineering tasks.
• Assist in estimating, bidding and change orders.
• Ensure safety programs align with OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Fire alarm systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

ArchKey Solutions

Associate Project Manager, Fire Alarm Service

Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Fire & Life Safety

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER , FIRE ALARM SERVICE

This position requires being in the Upper Marlboro, MD office once a week while the rest of the time it will be at a client site or remote.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations 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. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were 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. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were 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, its 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 fire alarm service projects or 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 and servicing fire alarm systems
• 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. #MD20-0

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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