Fire Alarm Systems Project Manager

Siemens AG; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,830 - 117,994; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Pelham, AL is seeking a Project Manager for Fire and Life Safety to lead multiple projects for hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure safe, timely completion while maintaining client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating drawings and specifications, procuring materials, contracting subcontractors, orienting technicians, tracking progress, and handling billing and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED.
• 3+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations as well as ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions, establishing comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines
• Oversee the procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion, and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency
• Assist the Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations
• Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams
• Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project-specific change orders
• Manage project-specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark‑ups for as-built development, and ensure timely completion of project-specific close‑out documentation

Skills

Reading drawings & specifications

NFPA fire codes knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Location

This role supports our Pelham, AL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Birmingham, AL area.

Project Manager – Fire and Life Safety

Coordinate and deliver multiple, simultaneous fire and life safety projects of various complexities, contributing to creating safer environments in critical institutions such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. As a Project Manager, your fiscal and managerial oversight across all project facets ensures client satisfaction, effective resource allocation, and safe, timely completion of projects.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions, establishing comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines
• Oversee the procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion, and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency
• Assist the Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations
• Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams
• Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project-specific change orders
• Manage project-specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark‑ups for as-built development, and ensure timely completion of project-specific close‑out documentation

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED
• 3+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry

Equity and Inclusion Statement

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $68,830 - $117,994 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html