Project Manager - Fire Alarm Systems

Mission:

To-Do More Than Is Expected for Client, Community, and Employee

Our Core Values:

• Talent - Our people are our greatest asset. Our organization's future lies in our employees' hands and capabilities.
• Results - We hold ourselves to the highest standards in the industry. As a result of this, we deliver what we promise while exceeding expectations.
• Integrity - Trust & respect is earned. We are honest, respectful, and transparent in our interactions with our employees, clients, and vendors.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager – Fire Alarm Systems is responsible for our fire alarm systems design, preparing, organizing, executing, and controlling construction contracts to meet company objectives regarding cost, quality, equipment conservation, and safety. This position will provide overall management for multiple projects, usually complex, with minimal supervision. Participates in the conceptual development of a project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for solicitation of bids from vendors for equipment and system certification
• Responsible for review of vendor quotes to ensure that they comply with the contract documents
• The ability and business acumen to drive the electrical construction process to beat budget and schedule while providing the highest quality product and service to stakeholders
• Provide weekly, accurate onsite surveys of cost to complete in conjunction with lead field personnel
• Plan, organize, and direct the procurement of materials needed for project construction using established procedures for submittal processing and subsequent material management
• Review and process contracts for construction with GC to establish needs and issue sub-contracts as necessary
• Monitor, document, and control the project through updated construction schedules and scheduling software. Determine manpower needs based on these schedules
• Conduct a review of the initial job estimate and take ownership of the construction estimate for budgeting projections
• Conduct and attend all project meetings
• Document, report, and prepare information, as necessary, for all job delays/accelerations presented for cost reimbursements
• Responsible for accurately reporting a project cost through the use of quantitative reporting, project surveying, and job cost month-end processing
• Prepare and provide, as necessary, monthly project billings, manpower requirements, and job cost analysis
• Maintain complete knowledge of project plans, specifications, and job folder contract scope.
• Responsible for project close-out/turnover with GC. Initiate and conduct follow-up for “in-house” project closeout
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors, owners, and internal business partners
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field, read technical and trade journals, and participate in activities of professional associations
• Responsible for system design and layout drawings
• Provide technical support for system installation of low voltage systems as needed.
• Develop, implement, and administer system installation procedures
• Provide training for the installation of fire alarm systems as required
  

Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience and Education: 

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to perform complete electrical take-off for all types of projects and electrical calculation for design-build projects
• Ability to apply the National Electrical Code in design-build calculations.
• Ability to design fire alarm systems for commercial structures with advanced knowledge of system installation in accordance with current local, state, and national codes
• Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, order of operations) to calculate labor, materials, and/or cost estimates for projects and work orders.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in the English language at a 12th-grade level
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license in good standing to meet the company's driving requirements
  

Preferred:

• Bilingual
• Journeyman Electrical License
• Active Florida PE license
• (4) year degree in Engineering with at least eight (8) years experience in low voltage system design, engineering, and installation or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 

• Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Personal Attributes:

• Is in support of our Mission Statement and Core Values
• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints and job responsibility pressure, and stress
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Can handle and manage confidential information

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• This job operates in an indoor professional office or job site environment. May work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. In addition, the employee may occasionally be exposed to various extreme conditions at different work locations.
• Employees will be exposed to moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, and light foot traffic).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is occasionally active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
• Must be able to move objects that weigh 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/printers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours of work vary but equate to 40 hours per week.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tri-City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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