Sr. project manager

The Senior Project Manager will lead projects to ensure successful outcomes for the company and our customers. This position is involved early in the project, working with management and other functional areas of the company to ensure a quality and efficient installation. The successful candidate will be responsible for project execution, budgeting, scheduling, and performance. Additionally, the candidate will manage change-order processes for projects.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Management of large-scale and complex active installation/contract jobs
• Coordinate project milestones with internal departments, such as estimating, design, purchasing, fabrication, and installation
• Lead internal project meetings, including meetings focused on project kickoff, job progress, design coordination, fabrication scheduling, budget to actual hours, etc.
• Oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation
• Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure proper handover of job information and determine appropriate risk assessment throughout the life of the project
• Assist with establishing best practices and leading by example of execution
• Attend job site meetings as a company representative with a customer or other project stakeholders, such as general contractors
• Lead coordination of project close-out/commissioning of systems with Authority Having Jurisdiction, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manager, etc.
• Track, manage, and approve all contract change orders
• Maintain accurate project progress/completion reports and ensure project logs and documentation files are maintained
• Use the ERP system to manage performance on jobs
• Review job plans and stock-lists/cut-sheets to improve job efficiency
• Job site visits to review status and progression needed for successful, timely completion
• Leading internal team initiatives and process enhancements

Qualification and Skill Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
• Must be able to apply effective project management techniques to maximize job performance across all process stages
• Brings a coaching mindset to help mentor and support other team members
• Team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communicator and ability to act as a facilitator for project meetings
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building codes is preferred

Education and Experience Requirements

10+ years of experience in project management

Experience in fire protection or an allied specialty trade industry is required

Involvement with overseeing teams and leading others

Proven history in project planning and successfully executing commercial projects ranging from $100k to $5MM in revenue.

Ability to problem solve and work through challenges that come up throughout the life of a project

Experience in utilizing project management software

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. This position requires mobility—minimal physical exertion.

Working Conditions

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general requirements of the job.