Fire Systems Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Trenton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health/dental/vision plans

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Systems Project Manager to oversee low voltage fire detection, suppression, and security installations from design through commissioning. You will coordinate field crews, review drawings for code compliance, manage budgets, and interface with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire systems project management, NICET II, NFPA72 knowledge, and strong communication.

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.
• Technical knowledge of fire alarm, suppression and security systems.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fire system design knowledge

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Customer communication

Budget & scheduling

NFPA72 knowledge

OSHA safety awareness

Education

NICET II certification

Job description

Overview

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!)

Responsibilities

• 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

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.
• 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

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.