Construction Project Manager

Allied Fire Protection; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection service company in Nashville, TN is looking for a Sprinkler Construction Project Manager. The successful candidate will manage installation projects, ensuring safety and quality compliance while tracking progress and expenditures. This role requires effective communication and strong organizational skills. A minimum of five years' experience in fire sprinkler construction management is essential. Company offers a full-time position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of fire sprinkler construction-related project management experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex building documents.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire sprinkler installation projects in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Track project expenditures and installation progress.
• Communicate project status to team members and management.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Strong communication skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Self-motivating

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows operating systems

Job description

Sprinkler Construction Project Manager

• Responsible for managing fire sprinkler installation projects in commercial and industrial facilities
• Positively represents the company in all customer interactions
• Oversees and communicates project progression
• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets -res ponsible for scope of work, budgets, and current status of each construction project
• Monitors and manages projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity and profitability requirements
• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications
• Identifies changes in projects that impact cost, schedule and/or labor requirements
• Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental procedures are followed
• Conveys a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management
• Coordinates change orders in a timely manner and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job
• Responsible for communication and status reporting to project team members, customers and management
• Responsible for tracking project expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules of plans as required
• Provides responsive, concise, accurate and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensures timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues. Follow up with our superintendents to ensure a response or update is given to customers, as required.
• Actively participates in turn over meetings, design meetings, post job meetings, and weekly department meeting.
• Attends job site pre-construction or other meetings, as needed
• Attends inspections as licensed representative, as needed
• Coordinates with Construction Project Coordinator on Pipe on Job schedules, inspections, fabrication deliveries, equipment deliveries, etc.
• Gathers quotes for fabrication for Construction Operations Manager release to supplier
• Reviews quotes for loose materials on new projects to ensure budgets are accurate
• Performs monthly “Cost to Complete” reports for ongoing construction projects to review with Construction Operations Manager
• Coordinates with Superintendents, Construction Administrator, Construction Project Coordinator, Designers, Estimators to ensure each construction project is successful
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure proper hand over of job information
• Coordinates long range project planning and scheduling with Construction Operations Manager
• Recommends improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
• Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily
• Safety First
• Start each meeting with a Safety Topic
• Complete Monthly Jobsite Visits/Observations
• Hold team accountable for all Safety Initiatives
• Promote Safe Driving of Company Vehicles and Personal Vehicles (with car allowance) – Self and Team
• Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• Understand and Follow HR and Safety Initiatives and Processes
• Conduct Weekly Meetings with Team – Superintendents, Administration, Sales, Design, etc.
• Update status on all jobs – materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
• Determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for Construction/Remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for Service and Inspections
• Timely Review and Sign Off on Reports
• Active, Inactive, Greater than 50% Profitability
• Liens and Notices
• Track and Ensure Profitability of Department
• Oversee Change Order Management
• Promote and Track Department Growth – stretch goal of 20%/year (Remodel, Service, and Inspections); department goals to be discussed annually
• Support and Ensure Team Adherence to All Company SOPs – Job Set Up, Contracts, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, Accounting Processes, Subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure jobs are set up in the correct department – i.e. SC, SR, SS, SD, SI, etc.
• Ensure Inventory Control measures are in place for department
• Ensure multiple bids for Material Purchasing optimization
• Manage Subcontractors and review/approve all subcontractor invoices prior to payment
• Review Budget vs. Actual Job Costing Details and review findings with department for improvement opportunities
• Maximize Labor Production and Efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Overhead Review – semi-annual meetings with leadership
• Maintain Quality Control in all aspects of the department
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
• Reduce Turnover and Increase Retention within department
• Training
• Input and Development of Training Requirements
• Commitment to Training at all levels for all team members
• Be an Expert on Every Aspect of Your Business/Department
• Reports – Sales, Active/Inactive, WIP, Liens and Notices, Unapproved Change Orders, etc.
• Operations – Labor/Productivity, Materials Purchasing
• Administration
• Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, Accounting, etc.

Expectations

• Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily
• Safety First
• Start each meeting with a Safety Topic
• Complete Monthly Jobsite Visits/Observations
• Hold team accountable for all Safety Initiatives
• Promote Safe Driving of Company Vehicles and Personal Vehicles (with car allowance) – Self and Team
• Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• Understand and Follow HR and Safety Initiatives and Processes
• Conduct Weekly Meetings with Team – Superintendents, Administration, Sales, Design, etc.
• Update status on all jobs – materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
• Determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for Construction/Remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for Service and Inspections
• Confirm required payment terms on open jobs
• Timely Review and Sign Off on Reports
• Active, Inactive, Greater than 50% Profitability
• Liens and Notices
• Track and Ensure Profitability of Department
• Oversee Change Order Management
• Promote and Track Department Growth – stretch goal of 20%/year (Remodel, Service, and Inspections); department goals to be discussed annually
• Support and Ensure Team Adherence to All Company SOPs – Job Set Up, Contracts, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, Accounting Processes, Subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure jobs are set up in the correct department – i.e. SC, SR, SS, SD, SI, etc.
• Ensure Inventory Control measures are in place for department
• Ensure multiple bids for Material Purchasing optimization
• Manage Subcontractors and review/approve all subcontractor invoices prior to payment
• Review Budget vs. Actual Job Costing Details and review findings with department for improvement opportunities
• Maximize Labor Production and Efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Overhead Review – semi-annual meetings with leadership
• Maintain Quality Control in all aspects of the department
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
• Reduce Turnover and Increase Retention within department
• Training
• Input and Development of Training Requirements
• Commitment to Training at all levels for all team members
• Be an Expert on Every Aspect of Your Business/Department
• Reports – Sales, Active/Inactive, WIP, Liens and Notices, Unapproved Change Orders, etc.
• Operations – Labor/Productivity, Materials Purchasing
• Sales
• Administration
• Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, Accounting, etc.

Knowledge

• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of NFPA standards
• Nicet Level II or higher

Work Experience

• Five years fire sprinkler construction related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations
• Must have valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the use of personal computer to include Windows operating systems

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction