Project Manager - Fire Building Safety

Jensen Hughes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced FBS or IPS Project Manager with AEC experience to oversee a fire protection project. You will manage deliverables, schedules and client communications to keep milestones on track.

Applicants should have PM experience in AEC, knowledge of design and construction processes, and proficiency with PM tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Planner). You will lead teams, prepare client reports and manage budgets and governance.

Qualifications

• PM experience in an AEC environment.
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and construction processes.
• Experience with PM software such as Smartsheet, MS Project, and Planner Premium.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and contribute to growth of Jensen Hughes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Direct project team activities across engineering design and consulting tasks.
• Prepare and present reports to the client.
• Monitor governance, financial performance, resource forecasting and critical path.
• Oversee staff for building and fire code reviews and fire protection design work.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Report writing

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner Premium

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they’re passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Position Overview

Jensen Hughes has a career opportunity for an experienced FBS or IPS Project Manager with AEC experience in Phoenix, AZ. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety protection design services. We are seeking a qualified individual that will be dedicated to this project to provide oversight and coordination of program deliverables and activities to ensure all schedule milestones are met. Regular client interface to provide updates on company performance, regulation of client driven schedule changes, and coordination with all design team members are the primary responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain detailed project plans and project documentation including technical delivery schedules, staffing assignments and risk registers


• Plan and direct project team activities including the management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting tasks


• Prepare and present reports and presentations to the client


• Monitor and appropriately action project governance standards on financial performance, resource capacity forecasting and critical path performance


• Oversee staff providing:
  
  
  • Building and fire code reviews and analyses
  
  
  • Design of fire protection systems including fire alarm, sprinkler, and special hazard systems
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Project Management experience in an AEC environment


• Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and construction processes


• Report writing experience in a consulting environment


• Experience using Project Management software, such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Microsoft Planner Premium


• Professional communication and negotiating skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges and wants to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Relocation Assistance Provided

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

• Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.