Senior Fire & Life Safety Project Manager

Siemens; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Worthington, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and deliver multiple fire and life safety projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes fiscal oversight, resource management, and timely project completion.

The candidate will evaluate specifications, procure materials, contract subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and manage billing and close-out documentation, with a focus on client satisfaction and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of technical experience in commercial fire and life safety or related low-voltage industry.
• Knowledge of local and national NFPA fire alarm codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• State of Ohio fire alarm license and NICET Level I.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions, establishing comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines.
• Oversee the procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion, and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency.
• Responsible for contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring the financial performance of the assigned projects.
• Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams.
• Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project-specific change orders.
• Manage project-specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark-ups for as-built development, and ensure timely completion of project-specific close-out documentation

Skills

Fire & life safety knowledge

NFPA codes knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

MS Office & MS Project

Driver's license

U.S. work authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in mechanical/electrical engineering (preferred)

NICET Level I

NICET Level II or higher (preferred)

Job description

Siemens in Worthington, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and deliver multiple fire and life safety projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes fiscal oversight, resource management, and timely project completion.

The candidate will evaluate specifications, procure materials, contract subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and manage billing and close-out documentation, with a focus on client satisfaction and efficiency.