Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flex Spending

HSA

401(k) Plan

3% Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection is seeking a Project Manager to lead fire protection construction from conception to commissioning. You will oversee scheduling, planning, procurement, and field coordination with the site superintendent to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in construction management or fire sprinkler projects, strong communication, and the ability to travel to job sites and perform field audits.

Qualifications

• Construction/engineering or similar degree is required.
• 5+ years in construction management or fire sprinkler design/PM.
• High self-motivation and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies and project phases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as part of field duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements with GC/Owner/Sub Contractors.
• Review construction docs, addenda, RFIs, and schedules.
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Forecast changes in cost, schedule, or labor.
• Process change orders and estimates promptly.
• Forecast manpower needs for projects.
• Monitor billings for cash flow and accuracy.
• Track hours and crew mix per project.
• Oversee subcontractor work and field checks.
• Ensure compliance with codes, permits, AHJs.

Skills

Construction management

Fire sprinkler design/PM

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

PM methodologies

Strong communication

Pre-employment screening

Driver's license

Site visits

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

Construction Management/Engineering degree

Job description

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Project Manager

The Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended. He/she will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. He/she is responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent, the PM will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

Job Qualifications

• Construction Management/Engineering or similar degree
• 5+ years of Construction Management experience and/or experience in Fire Sprinkler Design/Engineering/Project Management
• High Level of self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task
• Thorough understanding of project management methodologies and phases
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check
• A valid Driver’s License
• Ability to drive to job sites and perform audits/meetings & other Project Management duties
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project requirements with General Contractor/Owner/Sub Contractors
• Review & manage construction contract documents including addendums/RFIs and construction schedules
• Manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
• Identify & manage changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
• Submit and review change orders/change estimates in timely manner
• Forecast manpower requirements for projects
• Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
• Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
• Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
• Review construction drawings and assist/lead during field check stage of the project
• Oversee work of subcontractors
• Ensure work complies with codes, permits and AHJ requirements
• Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
• Report to General contractor/Owner about progress and any necessary modifications required
• Attend and/or lead construction/coordination meetings with GC/Owner/Sub-Contractors
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customer expectations
• Develop positive relationships with AHJs & potential new customers
• May also conduct surveying, estimating and design functions
• May require field/site visits & travelling for work
• Maintain historical records of all functions for future use
• Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
• Provide feedback to design team during design phase to increase field install productivity

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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