At Eastern Fire Group (a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer) we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Eastern Fire/Davis-Ulmer difference.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Project Manager to support the Fire Alarm department at our office in Auburn, ME. As a Project Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all tasks for service and contract jobs by performing excellent communication with customers and employees to manage expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and coordinate all tasks for service and contract jobs from time of contract award to completion.
• Manage and review job design.
• Coordinate electrical contractor and submit for and track permit status
• Order, inventory, prepare, and stage materials.
• Coordinate labor according to job schedule.
• Process change-orders with design, field labor, and track material status.
• Schedule pre-testing and final FM/AHJ inspections.
• Follow through on close out documents.
• Maintain relationships with customers to both understand their needs and manage their expectations.
• Assist with billing and Accounts Receivable.
• Maintain relationships with office and field crews to clearly communicate needs, job progress, and manage expectations for new and existing jobs.
• Assist sales team by providing information to build accurate & profitable proposals.
• Share insight on how to improve on processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent inter-personal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of and ability to manage job budgets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Requires accuracy and attention to detail.
• Requires knowledge of and the ability to learn about current and future products to be sold by the company.
• Strong commitment toward delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings and product specifications.
• Commitment to safety.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Previous field technician and/or project management experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with fire alarm systems preferred.
• Previous experience working with special hazards fire suppression systems a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver s license
• NICET certifications or any other related certifications a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise employees working in the office and in the field

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office, shop, and field environment.
• Will require organizing materials in company shop. Shop contains heavy equipment, various job materials, stairs, and vehicles loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Field environment consisting of active construction sites and finished customer spaces in a variety of industries.
• Must have ability to drive to customer sites, stand, walk, and climb for extended periods of time and in various weather and job conditions.

Davis-Ulmer offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.