Senior Fire & Life Safety Projects Lead

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

Job summary

Siemens in Worthington, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager for fire and life safety systems to lead multiple projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. You will evaluate specifications, manage procurement, contract subs, and monitor schedules and budgets to ensure safe, on-time project completion while maintaining financial performance.

Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, reading drawings, and MS Office/Project is required; Ohio fire alarm license and US work eligibility

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical experience in the 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.
• 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.
• State of Ohio fire alarm license.

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

Project management

NFPA knowledge

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Driver's license

US work authorization

Ohio fire alarm license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in engineering

NICET II or higher

PMP or IPMA-D

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Siemens in Worthington, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager for fire and life safety systems to lead multiple projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. You will evaluate specifications, manage procurement, contract subs, and monitor schedules and budgets to ensure safe, on-time project completion while maintaining financial performance.

Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, reading drawings, and MS Office/Project is required; Ohio fire alarm license and US work eligibility