Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short term and long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager in Columbia, MD to lead fire and life safety system projects from design through commissioning. You will ensure safety, code compliance, and on-time, on-budget performance across field operations.

You will coordinate with sales, installation teams, and clients, monitor budgets, review drawings, and drive accurate billings while maintaining strong customer relations and professional communication.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints and specs.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Assist in estimate development and review billings with customers.
• Review drawings for conformance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, contractors, and partners.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Customer liaison

Reading blueprints

Education

NICET certification

Tools

Manpower planning tool

Job description

## Project ManagerApply: Columbia, MD: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-101221**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.$85K - $130K based on experience.