Fire & Life Safety Project Lead

Sciens Building Solutions; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fire and life safety system projects. You will manage field operations, coordinate with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure design integrity, seamless installation, and professional commissioning.

The role requires 2–5 years in construction project management, strong knowledge of codes, and effective communication. On-site leadership, budgeting, and safety compliance are essential to success in this

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience as a project manager within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints as well as project specifications.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment to follow specifications and stay on schedule and budget.
• Ensure projects stay on budget, identify overruns, and implement mitigating actions.
• Assist in estimate development and clarify scope of work before start date.
• Maintain open communication with customers, contractors, and partners for timely completion.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with Operations on manpower planning for projects.
• Work with finance to review and gain customer approval of billings.
• Develop lessons learned from project data.
• Provide monthly updates to budgets and costs to complete.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews and turnover meetings to clarify scope and contracts.
• Manage job costs, billing, and execution to maintain gross margins.
• Ensure PPE compliance as required by project or scope.
• Follow SCIENS safety programs and standard procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Blueprint reading

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fire and life safety system projects. You will manage field operations, coordinate with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure design integrity, seamless installation, and professional commissioning.

The role requires 2–5 years in construction project management, strong knowledge of codes, and effective communication. On-site leadership, budgeting, and safety compliance are essential to success in this