Project Manager

Summit Fire Protection; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional project management firm seeks a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate projects in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role includes reviewing drawings, managing change orders, determining labor needs, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years of industry experience, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication skills and experience using Microsoft Office are required. The company values equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, technical experience required.
• NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm preferred.
• 5 years' industry experience required.
• Successful experience in leading multiple projects preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Basic and advanced math skills required.
• Must effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must comply with drug and alcohol policy and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings and specifications.
• Generate proposals for change orders.
• Determine labor requirements and prepare schedules.
• Order and track necessary materials and equipment.
• Monitor overall project progress and budgets.
• Meet with stakeholders on project progress.
• Support staff in creating closeout documents.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to plan and coordinate projects to meet the overall goals of the project and serve as the main contact with the contractor or owner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specifications, and applicable standards to determine appropriate installation methods.
• Generate proposals for change orders, and as assigned.
• Determine labor requirements and prepare schedules, track changes.
• Order and track material, equipment, tools, and other necessary items based on design and/or contract needs.
• Review time for assigned projects and/or contracts to ensure alignment with project budget.
• Monitor overall progress of the project and preparing job records
• Generate proposals for change orders, RFI's, ASI's and MCR's; communicate approved items into organizational system(s) and/or to designated representative for processing.
• Ensure employees follow all relevant safety standards and procedures, work environment in accordance with the SFP standards.
• Meet with AHJ's, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on project progress.
• Perform a formal project review with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly, or as requested.
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents to include O&M's and review as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

• High School diploma, technical or related experience and/or training, required.
• NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 5 years' industry experience, required.
• Successful experience in leading multiple projects, achieving goaled outcomes including profitability while communicating with onsite customers, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
• Basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will at times be required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affinitive Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.