Project Manager- Fire Protection

About this role

Summary:

The Fire Protection Project Manager is responsible for executing sprinkler projects throughout the Chicago-land area, and over-seeing those projects from start-to-finish to ensure a safe and on-time completion that is within or under budget.

Primary Job Duties:

Manage all aspects of a project: conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on project

Perform preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates

Responsible for cost breakdown and booking of projects

Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication

Obtain initial schedule and continue to monitor and update schedule

Develop initial schedule of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting

Maintain over-billed position as well as process and collect receivables/retention timely

Participate in major vendor negotiations and purchasing for projects

Account for all shop drawings, submittals, and approvals required

Produce and manage an accurate forecast of financials for project

Seek out competitive vendors and services to assure that Hill/Ahern’s fire protection projects are competitively bid

Price, negotiate, and process change orders, as well as maintain change order log

Document all correspondence related to all project matters to avoid claims and protecting the best interest of the company and client

Effectively project gross profit on projects

Handle customer reported problems and manage effective resolution

Responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers

Maintain monthly estimate logs

Meet with management on a regular basis to discuss current estimating backlog and due dates

Participate in turnover meetings as required

Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as requested

Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent

All other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience

Five plus years of project management, experience preferably within the fire protection industry

NICET certification preferred

Other Qualifications:

Must have strong engineering problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines

Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations

Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be dependable, organized and self-motivated with excellent time management and coordination skills

Pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of the benefit plan documents, you will be eligible for the following standard Company benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), group life, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.