• We are looking for a life safety project manager, responsible for delivering a multitude of projects on time, accurately, and within budget for client customers.
• The life safety project manager requires the ability to solve problems, multitask, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, operations leaders, support staff, our customers, and other key stakeholders to deliver the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet.
• This is a fast-paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company. This role reports to the general manager.

What You Will Be Doing

• Liaise with local jurisdictions from the point of preliminary design through the permitting process and construction completion
• Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings in retail, restaurant, office, multifamily residential, and institutional market sectors
• Play an active role in project meetings with clients and colleagues
• Provide administrative support for installations and retrofits
• Supervise and direct the work of other project administrative assistants as needed
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team. Identify time-sensitive installation needs
• Assist with the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects
• Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews
• Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide all necessary project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.
• Track resources and project progress
• Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency
• Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with accounting team and operations managers
• Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development
• Complete project-specific close-out documentation
• Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Fire Protection Technology, Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Computer Aided Drafting preferred or equivalent education and experience
• 3 – 5 years of technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry
• Knowledgeable in local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of industry applications; ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

IDEAL QUALITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection emphasis
• Experience managing other project administrative assistants strongly preferred
• In possession of or eligible to obtain NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) credentials
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with Fire Sprinkler Design software
• Experience in Fire Alarm System design with good knowledge of fire and life safety codes and NFPA 72, experience with developing fire alarm device layouts and riser diagrams
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,996.38 - $71,049.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fire Protection: 3 years (Preferred)
• commercial fire and life safety: 3 years (Preferred)
• NFPA72: 1 year (Required)
• fire alarm codes and regulations: 2 years (Required)
• Fire Sprinkler Design: 2 years (Required)
• Fire Alarm System design: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NICET (Preferred)
• PMP (Certified Project Management Professional) (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalamazoo, MI 49001