Sprinkler Project Manager

Sciens Building Solutions; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Short/long term disability

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead fire and life safety system projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate field operations, work with the sales and installation teams, and supervise client interactions to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have construction PM experience, strong knowledge of codes, and excellent communication skills. A NICET certification is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience as a project manager within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and progress in a cost-effective manner with a focus on quality.
• Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints and project specifications.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project phases, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment to meet specs and stay on schedule and within budget.
• Keep projects on budget, identify overruns, and implement mitigating actions.
• Assist in estimating and ensure understanding of scope and contract requirements before start date.
• Maintain open communication with customers, contractors, and project partners to ensure completion.

Skills

Project management

Code compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NICET certification

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of fire and life safety system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team’s work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of fire and life safety system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team’s work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Oversight for all project phases, including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure project is on budget, identify potential overruns, develop, and implement mitigating actions.
• Assist in estimate development; ensure understanding of scope of work and contract requirements ahead of project start date.
• Maintain open lines of communication with customers, contractors, and other project partners to ensure project completion.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.
• Assist Operations Manager in updating manpower planning tool for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team to review and gain customer approval of billings prior to sending to customer.
• Develop lessons learned based on project data.
• Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost to completes.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews and project turnover meetings to ensure a clear understanding of scope of work and contract requirements.
• Responsible for project financials including job costs, billing, and executing to estimated gross margins.
• Ensure proper PPE is in place as required by the project, customer or scope of work being performed.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.

What We Like About You

• Two to five years of experience as a project manager within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Driven by a customer-centric approach, proficient in project management, and adept at leading and managing teams.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.
• Ability to read and interpret system designs on blueprints as well as project specifications.
• Excellent organizational and decision‑making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• NICET certification preferred.

What We’re Bringing To The Table

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.