Project Manager

Everon; Garden City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Everon develops and implements fire and security installation projects across multiple sites in the United States. The Project Administrator will oversee project administration, coordinate with contracts administration and sales, and ensure proper documentation throughout all project phases.

The role requires experience in security/fire projects, strong communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Technical experience in security/fire or project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with construction and field documentation.
• Experience with safety programs and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project administration for installations of fire and security systems.
• Coordinate documentation between contracts administrator and sales.
• Oversee site visit documentation, RFIs, permits, and closeout.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented on projects.
• Prepare manpower loading reports monthly.
• Process change orders to maximize gross profit.
• Attend meetings with contracts, field supervision and engineering.
• Assist with construction schedule and final certification testing.
• Update project log with start/finish dates and system type.
• Provide in-house estimating and proposals as needed.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Education

High school or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visitwww.everonsolutions.comor follow us onLinkedIn.

Duties

• Will be responsible for the project administration of all current and/or future installations of Fire and/or Security, CCTV, Card Access & other specialty systems where needed. Administration of these projects shall be coordinated with the respective management team.
  
• Oversee the proper documentation is being executed between the contracts administrator and sales representative to effectively consummate the engineering requirements.
  
• Supervise the requirement for proper documentation of project site visits, telephone communications, request for information, letter of transmittals, permits and applications fees and final closeout requirements are being properly executed.
  
• Oversee the required safety programs are being implemented to prevent unnecessary injury to our employees and insure we are in compliance on given projects.
  
• Execute the manpower backlog reports on a monthly basis to assist with the proper manpower loading requirements to achieve customer satisfaction and increased gross profit margin opportunities.
  
• Will be responsible to implement required change orders on projects which will achieve significant gross profit.
  
• Participate in meetings with contracts administration, field supervision and engineering departments to review all on-going projects.
  
• Assist with the construction schedule requirements to properly complete installation and final certification testing within the requirements agreed upon by the company and the respective customer.
  
• Update project log as new projects are contracted. This log reflects estimated start dates, completion dates, total man hours, date of submittal/drawing approval, and type of system being installed.
  
• Provide in-house estimating and proposals as needed for existing customers and new projects.

Requirements

• Must have industry, security/fire and project management experience.
  
• Ideal individual must be technically inclined, computer literate, good written and verbal communication skills, energetic, self motivated, dependable to work under little or no supervision and demonstrate job stability and eagerness to learn.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project (or similar), Word, and Excel.
  
• Individuals with past experience in construction field and or knowledgeable in the fire alarm/security industry are highly encouraged to apply.
  
• Troubleshooting skills, knowledge of Local and National. Fire alarm systems and inspections experience, and or certifications in: Regulation No. 4, EST3, NICET, PMP, State Certification are a plus!!
  
• Must be able to handle all of the general physical activity that comes from working in the constructions field i.e. lifting and carrying up to 50lbs to move equipment and tools with considerable bending, stooping, and kneeling.
  
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressure.
  
• High school/Associates degree.
  
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record, will conduct background and drug test.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable documents, materials, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English.