FP (Fire Protection) Construction Manager

Summary of Position Requirements:

This position is directly responsible for organizing, supervising, scheduling & planning of assigned fire protection systems and areas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This position requires a Team Player and self-starter with excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills. The primary roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare project budgets, schedules, cash flow projections, specifications, presentations, and periodic progress reports.
• Lead project team.
• Provide technical expertise on cost estimates, assist in negotiating contracts and change orders, and establish project objectives.
• Actively engage in value engineering through all phases of design to ensure the highest quality at the lowest costs.
• Resolve field construction problems and change orders to minimize cost and schedule impacts.
• Interface with all project and system stakeholders and attend meetings as required.
• Develop and recommend standard operating policies and procedures for all development and construction activities related to the relative scope of work.
• Coordinate all plan sets and submittals.
• Manage close-out and maintain all as-builts and documentation.
• Stay current on regulations and construction technologies

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors including employee qualifications and operational considerations.
• This position will be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, and holiday.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement:

Bachelors degree in an accredited industry-related curriculum (fire protection, safety, construction, etc) plus a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection, Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering or Construction management
• Minimum 5 years of fire protection experience and/or related educational background
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Familiarity with drawing, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize and work with multiple supervisors
• Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to read large quantities of information. Must maintain a professional appearance. Finger dexterity in operating a computer keyboard and calculator. Office work requires sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods of time, completing paperwork and to receive/return phone messages. Standing is required for filing, scanning, and copying. This is a position also requires walking, standing, and climbing of stairs in/around construction sites.

Additional Requirements:

• Arrive to work on time
• Construction site experience
• Open to Continuing Education
• Interact with co-workers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Fire Protection Construction Manager. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be altered to project specific needs.