Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead fire and life safety system projects, ensuring design integrity, safe installation, and professional commissioning. You will manage field operations, collaborate with sales and clients, and safeguard schedule adherence and budget targets.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to read plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret system drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and practices.
• NICET certification is a plus during evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment to meet schedules and budgets.
• Maintain project budget, identify overruns, and implement mitigating actions.
• Assist in estimate development and clarify scope before start date.
• Communicate with customers, contractors, and partners to ensure completion.
• Review designs for conformance to regulations and standards.
• Update manpower planning and collaborating with finance on billings.
• Provide monthly cost-to-complete updates and track job costs.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnover meetings.

Skills

PM experience in construction

Code compliance knowledge

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety standards knowledge

NICET certification preferred

Job description

## Project ManagerApplylocations: Mira Loma, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-101125**THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL**Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of fire and life safety 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.* Ensure project is on budget, identify potential overruns, develop, and implement mitigating actions.* Assist in estimate development; ensure understanding of scope of work and contract requirements ahead of project start date.* Maintain open lines of communication with customers, contractors, and other project partners to ensure project completion.* Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.* Assist Operations Manager in updating manpower planning tool for assigned projects.* Collaborate with the finance team to review and gain customer approval of billings prior to sending to customer.* Develop lessons learned based on project data.* Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost to completes.* Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnover meetings to ensure a clear understanding of scope of work and contract requirements.* Responsible for project financials including job costs, billing, and executing to estimated gross margins.* Ensure proper PPE is in place as required by the project, customer or scope of work being performed.* Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.**WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU*** Two to five years of experience as a project manager within the construction industry.* Strong working knowledge of applicable code requirements.* Driven by a customer-centric approach, proficient in project management, and adept at leading and managing teams.* Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.* Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.* Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints as well as project specifications.* Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.* NICET certification preferred.**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.* Tuition reimbursement.**COMPENSATION**$120,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience