Field Project Manager – Fire & Building Automation

Convergint; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K Matching Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Company vehicle / reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Training & career development

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Field Project Manager to lead installation, programming, start-up, certification, and training on fire, security, and building automation projects. You will collaborate with the project team to meet contract scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and hands-on experience with building automation and life-safety systems; travel to job sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• College degree, trade school or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–7 relevant years of field project experience.
• Experience in electronic, fire alarm & life safety or building automation preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings; strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site management of projects to finish on time and within budget.
• Coordinates and supervises project specialists, installers and subcontractors.
• Assists in coordinating project activities and scope changes.
• Identifies risks and helps implement cost-control strategies.
• Ensures installation quality in line with codes and standards.
• Installs, programs, tests, and services building automation and safety systems.

Skills

Customer focus

Supervision skills

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Education

College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Convergint is seeking a full-time Field Project Manager to lead installation, programming, start-up, certification, and training on fire, security, and building automation projects. You will collaborate with the project team to meet contract scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and hands-on experience with building automation and life-safety systems; travel to job sites is expected as needed.