Fire Systems Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical plan

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions in Florida seeks an experienced Fire Systems Project Manager to oversee low voltage system projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate field operations, review drawings for code compliance, and interface with clients, contractors, and fire marshals to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in commercial fire detection/suppression and PM experience in the fire and security sector, with NICET II and NFPA 72 knowledge highly

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial fire detection and suppression systems.
• PM experience in fire and security industry.
• NICET II certification preferred.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Review drawings for conformance with regulations and project specs.
• Provide guidance to field operations and engineering teams.
• Manage project schedules and manpower forecasts.
• Interface with customers, contractors, end users, and fire marshals.
• Coordinate installations and commissioning for assigned projects.
• Perform field surveys and read blueprints.
• Estimate and propose change orders as needed.
• Provide monthly budget updates and manage job costs and margins.
• Lead and communicate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Fire system experience

PM experience

Technical knowledge

NICET II

NFPA 72 knowledge

People management

Scheduling

Issue resolution

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Systems Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of low voltage system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team’s work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Oversight for all project phases, including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the field operations and engineering teams.
• Manage project schedules and manpower planning forecasts.
• Interface with customers including contractors, end users, and fire marshals.
• Project manage, and coordinate installations and commissioning for assigned projects.
• Perform field surveys.
• Read and interpret system designs on blueprints.
• Read and interpret project specifications.
• Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.
• Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost to completes.
• Responsible for project Financials including job costs, billing and executing to estimated gross margins.
• Able to work in a team environment and display leadership qualities.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Two to five years of experience with commercial fire detection/fire suppression systems
• Two to five years of experience as a project manager in the fire and security industry.
• Technical skills, including an in-depth understanding of fire alarm, suppression and security systems.
• NICET level II.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA72 code requirements.
• Customer-focused, skilled in project and people management.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of fire and security industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.