Fire Protection- Project Manager

Summit Fire & Security; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Project Manager to plan and coordinate complex fire protection projects, acting as the main liaison with contractors and owners to meet goals.

The role requires reviewing drawings and specifications, preparing schedules, tracking budgets, ordering materials, and ensuring safety standards. Weekly reviews will be conducted with the Fire Alarm Manager, and closeout documents will be prepared as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years' industry experience in project management.
• Experience leading multiple projects with profitability outcomes.
• Strong math skills and ability to read plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects to meet goals and serve as main liaison with contractors/owners.
• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specs, and standards to determine installation methods.
• Generate proposals for change orders, and as assigned.
• Determine labor requirements and prepare schedules, track changes.
• Order and track material, equipment, tools based on design/contract needs.
• Review time for assigned projects to ensure alignment with budget.
• Monitor progress and prepare project records; communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Meet with AHJs, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on progress.
• Perform formal project reviews with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly or as requested.
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents, including OMs and as-builts.

Skills

Project leadership

English communication

Mathematics

Education

High School diploma, technical or related training

NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to plan and coordinate projects to meet the overall goals of the project and serve as the main contact with the contractor or owner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specifications, and applicable standards to determine appropriate installation methods.
• Generate proposals for change orders, and as assigned.
• Determine labor requirements and preparing schedules, track changes.
• Order and track material, equipment, tools, and other necessary items based on design and/or contract needs.
• Review time for assigned projects and/or contracts to ensure alignment with project budget.
• Monitor overall progress of the project and preparing job records
• Generate proposals for change orders, RFI's, ASI's and MCR's; communicate approved items into organizational system(s) and/or to designated representative for processing.
• Ensure employees follow all relevant safety standards and procedures, work environment in accordance with the SFP standards.
• Meet with AHJ's, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on project progress.
• Perform a formal project review with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly, or as requested.
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents to include O&Ms and review as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School diploma, technical or related experience and/or training, required.
• NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 5 years' industry experience, required.
• Successful experience in leading multiple projects, achieving goaled outcomes including profitability while communicating with onsite customers, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
• Basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affinity Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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