Fire Alarm & Detection Project Manager

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Fire Protection Group is seeking an experienced project manager to lead field operations on complex fire protection projects across various sites. You will coordinate field labor, review drawings for compliance, and manage project financials while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management functions.
• High aptitude for customer service.
• Advanced written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to details in all aspects of work.
• 6 years industry related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field labor scheduling with the superintendent and project team.
• Review drawings to ensure that our design meets project requirements.
• Track project financials to meet office goals and complete monthly WIP reports.
• Order parts required for the project and draft financial/narrative reports.
• Attend required project meetings and interact with customers on various levels.
• Propose change orders as needed to maintain project financial goals.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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For 100 years, Viking Fire Protection Group has built a reputation for excellence in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire protection systems. Our project experience is national, our specialized capabilities are extensive, and we take pride in investing in our people and our business. We are focused on delivering world-class service, growing lasting customer relationships, and creating opportunities for team members who are driven to excel.

Responsibilities:

• Team Player; holds themselves accountable first and before other team members.
• Throughout the duration of the project, remains the "Face" of VFPG to the customer.
• Schedule field labor to meet the demands of each jobs schedule (working with the superintendent)
• Review each drawing to ensure that our design is meeting the requirements of each project
• Track each projects financials to ensure that each job is meeting the offices goals
• Complete monthly WIP reports
• Order parts required for the project
• Review and distribute all safety related documents/trainings to meet company and project specific safety goals
• Interact with customers on many levels, including scheduling, project management, conflict resolution and sales opportunities
• Attend all required project job meetings
• Track and maintain records for all RFI’s, PR’s, ASI’s, etc. that pertain to each project
• Propose change orders as needed to maintain each projects financial goals
• Interact with office admin team to ensure that payroll is completed and charged to the correct phase
• Interact with other departments to coordinate labor and other functions that contribute to each project success
• Draft financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested
• Complete special projects as required
• Create detailed drawings and pull required permits
• Perform calculations needed
• Other duties as assigned and as the business needs adjust.

What makes someone successful in this role?

• Constant pursuit of excellence on behalf of our customers, meeting and exceeding their expectations, creating a simple, worry-free, and effortless experience.
• A relentless pursuit of knowledge about emerging technologies in the life safety industry, including updated policies and regulations in your market.
• Regularly participating in the Learning and Development opportunities available through VFPG and API Group.

Requirements:

• Fundamental knowledge of construction industry, circuitry and electrical aptitude is a plus
• Strong background in project management functions
• State specific Qualifying Agent.
• High aptitude for customer service.
• Advanced written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Paying attention to the details in all aspects of your work.
• 6 years industry related experience.
• Experience managing projects of all sizes.
• Ability to work independently and with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; ability to professionally communicate with all levels of leadership, customers, and employees.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, ability to be resourceful and proactive when completing duties
• Willingness to assist with miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

  employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

  • The employee is regularly required to talk or hear for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee will use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and have constant use of overall vision (or with the use of adaptive equipment/technology) for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
  • The employee must occasionally crawl, squat, climb, kneel, or bend throughout shift.

Pay Range:

• $45k to $65k Annually, Depending on experience and work history

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

• Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.