Service Fire Alarm Project Manager

Basesix; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project management activities. The role involves coordinating teams, ensuring project profitability and quality, and interfacing with clients during projects. Candidates should have at least five years in a project management role, with knowledge of low voltage technology and fire alarms. Strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to multitask are essential. Willingness to travel as needed is also required.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in project management or a similar role strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with low voltage technology and fire alarm systems required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Great organizational skills necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer service-focused approach and competitive spirit.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing scenarios required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determine scope of work and validation, including client site visits.
• Assist with layout drawings of equipment rooms and office setups.
• Support Sales & Estimating teams in design and material specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate scheduling of technicians and subcontractors.
• Manage purchasing and delivery of project materials.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to ensure quality standards are met.
• Provide necessary training to field supervisors and technicians.
• Interface with customers to ensure project-awareness.
• Initiate and manage Change Orders with customers.
• Provide documentation for project cycles and reports on progress.
• Manage project cost, time budgets, and profitability.
• Keep supervisors informed of project progress and issues.

Skills

Project management experience

Low voltage technology knowledge

Fire alarm experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service mindset

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Determine or validate the scope of work, including visiting client sites, assisting with the creation of layout drawings of equipment rooms and/or office setup, preparing work descriptions and specifications.

Support Sales & Estimating teams in the design, scheduling, and material specifications for project proposals.

Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and are effective.

Plan, direct, assign and coordinate scheduling of teams of technicians for all projects.

Plan, direct, assign and coordinate scheduling of teams of subcontractors for all projects.

Coordinate the purchasing and delivery of project materials.

Make on-site visits on a regular basis to ensure company and industry quality standards are met and the efficiency of work is maximized.

Provide training as needed to field supervisors, team leads, technicians and assistant PMs.

Interface with customers onsite or elsewhere to ensure customer awareness of project progress.

Initiate Change Orders with customers as needed. Ensure work is tracked properly to complete Change Orders and obtain customer approval.

Provide all relevant documentation for the entire project cycle. Provide progress information & reports at regular intervals to meet internal and external reporting deadlines.

Responsible for project cost and time budgets, project profitability.

Keep supervisors informed at all times of project progress and any problems or threats to project completion.

Qualifications

Five years or more of work experience in a project management or similar role strongly preferred.

Knowledge and experience with low voltage technology and industry, fire alarm experience required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Great organizational skills.

Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.

Competitive spirit and customer service minded skillset.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and scenarios.

Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Valid Drivers License.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.