Project Manager - Fire/ Life Safety Systems

Siemens AG; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Abilene, TX is seeking a Project Manager for Fire/Life Safety Systems to oversee multiple small to mid-size projects with budgets from $100K to $2.5M, coordinating engineering, procurement, and field teams to deliver on time and within scope.

You will manage schedules, safety compliance, subcontractor coordination, and billing, while applying NFPA codes and Siemens standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help protect people and property, join us.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry
• 1+ years of experience managing projects
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred
• Knowledgeable of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Have fiscal responsibility for all project facets, including project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction
• Be responsible for delivery of results for the respective process steps
• Guide technical or administrative staff
• Act as a functional process resource on projects or programs
• Contribute to continuous improvement plan
• Perform active role in maintaining functionally focused client relationships
• Be responsible for several small projects
• Review project specifications, drawings and project-specific documents to establish project intent
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team. Identify time-sensitive installation needs
• Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.
• Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews
• Assist Operations Manager in the solicitation and contracting of subcontractors
• Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.
• Track resources and projects progress
• Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency
• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities
• Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with Accounting team and Operations Manager
• Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provides commissioning documentation
• Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development
• Complete project-specific close-out documentation
• Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Fire and life safety knowledge

Communication

English language

Education

NICET Level II or higher Fire Alarm Systems certification

Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - Fire/ Life Safety Systems

Job ID

519940

Posted since

31-Aug-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Abilene - Texas - United States of America

Position Location: This role supports our customers in the Abilene, TX area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We're improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfect places that improve people's lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

The Project Manager facilitates the execution of project/program solution plan for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs. This role requires the coordination and delivery of multiple, simultaneous projects considered small to medium in complexity with financial impact between $100K and $2.5M.

Responsibilities

• Have fiscal responsibility for all project facets, including project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction


• Be responsible for delivery of results for the respective process steps


• Guide technical or administrative staff


• Act as a functional process resource on projects or programs


• Contribute to continuous improvement plan


• Perform active role in maintaining functionally focused client relationships


• Be responsible for several small projects


• Review project specifications, drawings and project-specific documents to establish project intent


• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team. Identify time-sensitive installation needs


• Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.


• Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews


• Assist Operations Manager in the solicitation and contracting of subcontractors


• Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.


• Track resources and projects progress


• Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency


• Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities


• Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with Accounting team and Operations Manager


• Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provides commissioning documentation


• Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development


• Complete project-specific close-out documentation


• Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements


• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers


• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project


• Verbal and written communication skills in English


• Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry


• 1+ years of experience managing projects


• NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred


• Knowledgeable of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations


• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program


• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree


• 3+ years of technical experience in the fire and life safety industry

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About Siemens

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The pay range for this position is $75,684 - $129,744 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.