THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Systems Project Manager (PM) responsible for the execution of low voltage system projects in accordance with project budgets, code compliance, and managing the field operations team's work quality and work output. This position will work closely with our sales team, installation team, and clients to ensure a sound design, seamless installation, and professional commissioning of our projects. The PM is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of planning and executing projects. Customer interface and management of staff requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important aspects of the PM position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Oversight for all project phases, including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
• Review design drawings for conformance with regulations, project specifications, and local and national standards.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the field operations and engineering teams.
• Manage project schedules and manpower planning forecasts.
• Interface with customers including contractors, end users, and fire marshals.
• Project manage, and coordinate installations and commissioning for assigned projects.
• Perform field surveys, fire system inspections, and acceptance testing.
• Read and interpret system designs on blueprints.
• Read and interpret project specifications.
• Ability to estimate and propose change orders on projects.
• Provide monthly updates to project budgets including cost to completes.
• Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision making, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of fire and security industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Responsible to ensure all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Five or more years of experience with commercial fire detection/fire suppression systems.
• Five or more years of experience as a project manager in the fire and security industry.
• Technical skills, including an in-depth understanding of fire alarm, suppression and security systems.
• NICET level III.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Compensation: $140,000+ based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)