Fire Protection Project Manager - National Service

EMCOR Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a Project Manager for Fire Protection National Service Division to plan, execute, and oversee service projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, and scope while serving as the main liaison for customers, field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes completing projects safely, on time, and within budget, delivering high-quality outcomes and strong client relationships across national service operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CM/Engineering/Business.
• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, fire protection, service operations, or related industry.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets and job costs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee job costs, billing, change orders, and financial performance.
• Coordinate field labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.
• Review contracts, project specifications, and customer requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while resolving operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and customer expectations.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a Project Manager for Fire Protection National Service Division. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful completion of service projects. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers, field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee job costs, billing, change orders, and financial performance.
• Coordinate field labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.
• Review contracts, project specifications, and customer requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while resolving operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and customer expectations.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, fire protection, service operations, or a related industry.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and job costs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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