Fire Alarm Project Manager

The Hiller Companies; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead multiple concurrent projects in the fire protection sector. You will drive project delivery on or under budget, forecast costs and revenue, and coordinate with sales, field staff, and subcontractors to meet schedules and client expectations.

Responsibilities include managing change orders, maintaining project documentation, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with codes and AHJ approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multiple construction projects and meetings.
• Ability to manage change orders from inception to completion.
• Familiarity with AHJ approvals and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist proposal activities and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Manage project and change orders to stay on budget.
• Coordinate with field staff to meet delivery and schedule.
• Develop project schedules and maintain as-built drawings.
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss completion and cost-to-complete.
• Ensure safety programs and project close-out documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Communication skills

Construction coordination

Client liaison

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Alarm Project Manager. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety,

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Fire Alarm Project Manager is to bring in each project on or under budget by controlling costs as outlined below and forecasting revenue and costs for the life of the project. The PM will be responsible for coordinating, managing a portfolio and completing multiple concurrent construction projects of varying size. The PM is responsible for attending contractors’ project meetings, and maintaining accurate records of meetings, schedules, and client requests. Excellent communication skills through interaction with the sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects. Responsible for managing change order process from inception to completion. Proactive approach to anticipate and identify problems early and implement cost effective solutions. Ability to work inter-departmentally with Sales, Superintendents, Foreman and Service staff. Assures compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, building codes, customer training and closeout documentation.

Pay Range

$97,000-$148,000. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position at the time of posting and is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual starting pay will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location (where applicable), and market considerations. Not all candidates will be hired at the top of the posted range. The posted range reflects base salary only and does not include any applicable bonuses, commissions, overtime, or the value of employee benefits. Eligible employees may participate in the Company's benefit programs, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of each plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Duties include assisting proposal activities, attendance in pre-bid meetings, selection of subcontractors, maintain project documentation, manage materials purchases throughout lifecycle of project.
• Manage project, change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment promise dates for deliveries, completion dates and other elements as required to control the project in accordance with approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pick up schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedule.
• Maintain a set of as-built and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building codes, engineers and AHJ’s.
• Acts as primary interface for owner/customers.
• Conduct/Attend construction meetings, maintain safety program, scheduling and change order management and project close-out documentation.
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate and as required, including assisting with proposal activities, attendance in pre-bid meetings, or the selection of subcontractors.
• Coordinates and works with field management to manage resources in order to meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide percentage of completion and cost-to-complete updates.