Fire Alarm & Security Project Lead — Associate

PPC Partners Inc.; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support Project Managers in planning and coordinating fire alarm and security projects.

You will assist with documentation, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and client communications while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The role emphasizes collaboration across project administration, procurement and field teams, with opportunities to contribute to bidding, submittals, and closeout.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in construction, security, or electrical contracting, project coordination, or related field.
• Knowledge of commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical construction projects preferred.
• CAD experience will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day management of fire alarm and security projects.
• Prepare takeoffs and estimates for systems that meet requirements and codes.
• Layout system designs using design software and provide documentation of proposed solution.
• Review construction documents to determine system requirements.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and closeout documents.
• Support project startup, execution, and closeout activities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Budgeting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Autodesk Construction Cloud

CAD

Excel

Job description

PPC Partners Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support Project Managers in planning and coordinating fire alarm and security projects.

You will assist with documentation, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and client communications while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The role emphasizes collaboration across project administration, procurement and field teams, with opportunities to contribute to bidding, submittals, and closeout.