Project Manager - Explosion Protection

Fike-Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO + Holidays

Medical/FSA & HSA plans

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Fike Corporation seeks a Project Manager - Explosion Protection to direct day-to-day construction project management, site verification, and installation coordination. You will lead from conception through commissioning, overseeing schedules, budgets, and contractor performance.

The role requires a Bachelors in a related field and 3+ years of project oversight, with travel ~20% domestically and internationally. CAD/Windows/Excel skills and NICET 3 are preferred advantages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management in electrical, mechanical or engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years or more of post degree experience in related field with demonstrated successful project oversight skills.
• Experience or education in the fields of fire protection, safety management, or related special hazard protection.
• Basic understanding of NFPA standards and related code restrictions.
• Ability to travel - ~20% domestically and internationally with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manages governance of projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitors all project milestones, changes, and technical status reports.
• Manages strategic client and contractor relationships and establishes clear lines of communication.
• Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions.
• Analyses project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings.
• Monitors activities at construction sites; ensures construction progresses as scheduled and contract specs are adhered to.
• Inspects construction site regularly and coordinates deliveries with contractors.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure progress and budget compliance.
• Coordinates commissioning and certification tests with ES Install Technicians and customers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or related engineering field

Tools

CAD

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Project Manager - Explosion Protection position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Directs day-to-day construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Provides order preparation, progress reporting, and documentation, and installation coordination. Work includes making frequent trips to project sites to field verify site conditions, attending construction meetings and providing technical assistance. Provides project leadership from conception through product commissioning. Performs all aspects of project management from contract review and acceptance through system design coordination, implementation and verification. Guides the technical aspects of work done in relation to system installation. Requires independent interpretation of requirements and discussion of problems with various employees and customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages governance of projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors all project milestones, changes, and technical status reports.
• Manages strategic client and contractor relationships and establishes clear lines of communication.
• Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions.
• Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects.
• Monitors activities at construction sites; works to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to.
• Inspects construction site regularly and works with contractors to schedule deliveries.
• Works independently and collaboratively, contributing to moderately complex aspects of a project as needed and may take direction on more advanced projects at the direction of the senior project manager.
• Supervises and coordinates activities for the EP Systems Installations Department.
• Assigns resources, including in house and subcontractor personnel, accordingly.
• Takes responsibility for schedules and sequences project elements.
• Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor performance, progress and quality.
• Prioritizes activities when there is a conflict in resources required.
• Reviews project's contracts and design to determine time frame, labor requirements, equipment orders and procedures for accomplishing project completion.
• Also establishes work plan for each portion of the project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews contract documents establishing adequate assessment, definition, and capacity to meet contractual requirements.
• Systematically analyzes the contract documents, design criteria and equipment necessary to meet contractual requirements.
• Performs a site survey with engineering to field verify site conditions, installation requirements and special tool requirements prior to design completion.
• Attends job site meetings and maintains communication with the customer on a timely basis to inform them of the order status.
• Provides project schedule, status reports, milestones and labor forecasts to operations.
• Resolves issues with customers such as activity responsibility, project scheduling, workmanship, contract compliance, requested design changes or additions, etc.
• Coordinates commissioning and certification tests with the ES Install Technicians, customer, local authority, etc.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars and workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Subject Matter Proficiency. Program Management. Project Management. Leadership. Business Acumen. Risk Management. Change Management. Critical Thinking. Data Analysis. Presentation. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building. Collaboration. Customer Focus. Time Management. Effective Verbal and Written Communication.

Work will be performed in an office environment, contractor shops, and customer site locations, which can be office to industrial. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands. Must be able to lift more than 75 pounds without the aid of equipment, climb ladders, and work in difficult situations such as elevated heights, off of man lifts, scaffolding, tight spaces, and ever changing environments. Must be able to travel for consecutive days.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in project management in electrical, mechanical or engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years or more of post degree experience in related field with demonstrated successful project oversight stills. Experience or education in the fields of fire protection, safety management, or other related special hazard protection. Basic understanding of NFPA standard and other related code restrictions. Ability to travel - approximately 20% both domestically and internationally and expected to travel on short notice as needed.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of CAD, Windows, Word and Excel. NICET Level 3 Certification. Preferred manufacturing or related industry experience.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $74,614 to $93,267 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Fike isan Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.