Fire Systems Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Systems Project Manager to oversee low voltage system projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate the field operations, interface with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure sound design, seamless installation, and high-quality execution.

The role requires attention to detail in planning, scheduling, and cost control, with strong communication and leadership skills to manage staff and customer interfaces

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA72 code requirements.
• NICET Level II certification.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage project schedules and budgets with focus on quality.
• Experience interfacing with clients, contractors, and end users.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment within budget and schedule.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations and standards.
• Provide guidance to field operations and engineering teams.
• Manage project schedules and manpower planning forecasts.
• Interface with customers, contractors, end users, and fire marshals.
• Coordinate installations and commissioning for assigned projects.
• Perform field surveys and read system designs on blueprints.
• Read project specifications and estimate/change orders as needed.
• Provide monthly updates on budgets and cost to completes.
• Manage job costs, billing, and margins.
• Lead a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Education

NICET Level II certification

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.

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.

What We’re Bringing To The Table

• 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.