Project Manager

Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc.
(Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.
We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale.
We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.
Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry.
Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.
Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.
Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.
We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.
We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to plan and coordinate projects to meet the overall goals of the project and serve as the main contact with the contractor or owner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specifications, and applicable standards to determine appropriate installation methods.
  
• Generate proposals for change orders, and as assigned.
  
• Determine labor requirements and preparing schedules, track changes.
  
• Order and track material, equipment, tools, and other necessary items based on design and/or contract needs.
  
• Review time for assigned projects and/or contracts to ensure alignment with project budget.
  
• Monitor overall progress of the project and preparing job records
• Generate proposals for change orders, RFI's, ASI's and MCR's; communicate approved items into organizational system(s) and/or to designated representative for processing.
  
• Ensure employees follow all relevant safety standards and procedures, work environment in accordance with the SFP standards.
  
• Meet with AHJ's, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on project progress.
  
• Perform a formal project review with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly, or as requested.
  
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents to include O&Ms and review as-built drawings for accuracy.
  
• Other duties may be assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School diploma, technical or related experience and/or training, required.
  
• NICET III ITM Water based systems and/or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm, preferred.
  

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 5 years' industry experience, required.
  
• Successful experience in leading multiple projects, achieving goaled outcomes including profitability while communicating with onsite customers, preferred.
  
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
  
• Basic and advanced math skills, required.
  

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
  

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
  

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
  
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
  

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods.
Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.
Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other.
Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

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