Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

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What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What You Will Do

The Sprinkler Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating, managing and completing multiple concurrent turnkey projects of varying size. The manager is responsible for attending contractors’ project meetings, and maintain accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests. The incumbent should be able to manage a project budget and bring the project in at the dollars and hours allotted to the job. Interact with the district sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects. Responsible for generating project change orders and securing signatures. Anticipates and identifies problems early and implements solutions. Responsible for collecting on project invoices and resolving disputes. Monitors district performance, resolves problems, fine-tunes plans to changing conditions and report difficulties. Assures compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training and closeout documentation.

How You Will Do It

Duties include; assisting proposal activities, selection of subcontractors, maintain project documentation, control equipment allocation and keep a project manuals. Retain copies of contracts, change orders, special commitments, ship dates, completion dates and other elements necessary to monitor the project.  Maintain a set of report and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building and wiring inspectors, interfacing with owner/customers.  Conduct construction meetings, maintain safety program, arrange equipment delivery, scheduling and change order management and project close-out documentation.  Communicate manpower requirements to Construction Superintendent in order to meet construction schedules. 

Required

What we look for

Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Computer literate—Windows Applications with emphasis in spreadsheets. Excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills are necessary.  NICET Level II certification in at least one field must be obtained within 2 years of employment. 

Preferred

3 to 5 years of industry experience with sprinkler layout, hydraulic calculations and installation of complex sprinkler systems desired Knowledge of special hazard fire protection systems General knowledge of fire alarm systems  Project Management experience with a proven track record. At least 4 years previous related experience managing staff, customers and contractors Experience in preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project. 

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