Fire Systems Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Professional career development

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider in Trenton is seeking an experienced Fire Systems Project Manager. This role involves overseeing low voltage system projects, managing budgets, coordinating field operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience in the fire and security industry, along with strong communication and project management skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with commercial fire detection/suppression systems.
• Experience as a project manager in fire and security industry.
• In-depth understanding of fire alarm and security systems.
• NICET Level II certification.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA72 code requirements.
• Customer-focused, skilled in project and people management.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and progress with a focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversight for all project phases including coordination of workers and materials.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations.
• Manage project schedules and manpower forecasts.
• Interface with customers including contractors and fire marshals.
• Provide monthly updates to project budgets.
• 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

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Leadership

Budget management

Education

NICET level II

Technical understanding of fire systems

Job description

Fire Systems Project Manager page is loaded## Fire Systems Project Managerlocations: Trentonposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R-100266**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.locations: Trentonposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago“Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.