Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection Company

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Construction Management/Engineering degree or similar
  • 5+ years in Construction Management or Fire Sprinkler-related roles
  • Strong self-motivation
  • Multi-tasking capabilities
  • In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must pass pre-employment checks and possess a valid Driver's License
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project requirements with General Contractor/Owner/Sub Contractors
  • Review and manage contract documents and construction schedules
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and profitability standards
  • Identify project changes affecting cost or schedule
  • Submit and manage change orders and estimates promptly
  • Forecast and manage manpower needs for projects
  • Monitor billing accuracy and maintain cash flow
  • Track employee hours and crew rates for projects
  • Continuously review project progress against budget and schedule
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with codes and permits
  • Administer construction contracts and approve payment requests
  • Report project progress to General Contractor/Owner
  • Lead construction meetings with relevant stakeholders
  • Foster customer relationships to meet expectations
  • Conduct field/site visits and maintain historical project records

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage diverse fire protection projects from start to finish
  • Engagement in all facets of project management; from planning to execution
  • Potential for meaningful interaction with clients and key stakeholders
  • Opportunity for travel to varied job sites and professional development
  • A collaborative work culture that supports proactive relationships with co-workers and customers.
Full Job Description
Project Manager

The Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended. He/she will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. He/she is responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent, the PM will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

Job Qualifications

  • Construction Management/Engineering or similar degree
  • 5+ years of Construction Management experience and/or experience in Fire Sprinkler Design/Engineering/Project Management
  • High Level of self-motivation
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Thorough understanding of project management methodologies and phases
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check
  • A valid Driver's License
  • Ability to drive to job sites and perform audits/meetings & other Project Management duties
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate project requirements with General Contractor/Owner/Sub Contractors
  • Review & manage construction contract documents including addendums/RFIs and construction schedules
  • Manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
  • Identify & manage changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
  • Submit and review change orders/change estimates in timely manner
  • Forecast manpower requirements for projects
  • Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
  • Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
  • Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
  • Review construction drawings and assist/lead during field check stage of the project
  • Oversee work of subcontractors
  • Ensure work complies with codes, permits and AHJ requirements
  • Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
  • Report to General contractor/Owner about progress and any necessary modifications required
  • Attend and/or lead construction/coordination meetings with GC/Owner/Sub-Contractors
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customer expectations
  • Develop positive relationships with AHJs & potential new customers
  • May also conduct surveying, estimating and design functions
  • May require field/site visits & travelling for work
  • Maintain historical records of all functions for future use
  • Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
  • Provide feedback to design team during design phase to increase field install productivity

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