FIRE PROTECTION PROJECT MANAGER

TP Mechanical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major commercial fire sprinkler projects in Columbus, OH. You will drive profitability, coordinate with field crews and engineering, and ensure timely completion of all contract requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of project management experience in fire sprinkler installations and a background in interpreting blueprints; a license is preferred. On-site work with occasional site visits and coordination with general contractors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe license is required/preferred.
• 5 years commercial Fire Sprinkler field experience preferred; minimum 3 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profitability of projects and ensure timely milestones, billing, and change orders.
• Review job cost, status, manpower and change orders; conduct monthly profitability reviews.
• Communicate with project superintendents, PMs, and other departments through meetings and reports.
• Coordinate manpower and equipment for each job.
• Oversee buyout, job-closeouts and project change orders.
• Conduct weekly job-site visits and meetings.
• Ensure proper job setup, contract review, estimated costs and schedule of values.
• Generate PM reports and attend management meetings.
• Track submittals, generate purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Fire sprinkler installation knowledge

NFPA and Building Codes knowledge

Mathematical ability

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

General accounting

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe license

Job description

Description

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

Oversees entire projects to which assigned for. Works with other departments to ensure all jobs are completed timely and profitably. Develop relationships both inside and outside of the company that promote TP Mechanical Contractors and the Project Management Department in a professional manner.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for the overall profitability of their projects. Ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects. Ensuring billing, change orders, collections, etc. are completed in a timely manner for each project. Keeps the management staff up to date on all project issues.
• Reviews job cost, job status, manpower and change order reports to provide analysis monthly. Conducts regular/monthly job cost reviews to accurately reflect project profitability and status of all project issues.
• Communicates and troubleshoots with project superintendents, construction managers and General Contractors. Also, communicate effectively with all project managers, administrative assistants and other departments through meetings, memos, e-mails, etc.
• Coordinates proper manpower and equipment for each job.
• Oversee the buyout process, job-closeouts and project change orders for all projects.
• Conducts/attends weekly job-site visits and job meetings.
• Ensure proper job setup, contract review, estimated costs and schedule of values are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generates project manager reports and attends project management meetings as appropriate.
• For each project: tracks submittals, generates purchase orders and negotiates subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience/Qualifications Required

• 5 years commercial Fire Sprinkler field experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of prior project management experience.

Job Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of general fire sprinkler installation.
• General knowledge of NFPA and Building Codes
• Good math ability.
• Good basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe license.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of climbing off/on equipment and ladders.
• Able to walk job sites.

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 30