Construction Project Manager, Fire Alarm Installation
ArchKey Solutions, Minneapolis, MN, United States
PROJECT MANAGER - Fire Alarm Installation
This position is based in any of our Minnesota offices with local travel to regional project sites.
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you will provide overall administrative and technical direction for electrical projects, with a focus on Fire and Life Safety Systems. You will provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects and have overall bottom‑line responsibility for profit and loss.
Ideal Candidate
NICET Certified.
Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
Day in the Life / Responsibilities
Oversee total construction and design effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, National Electric Code, budget, and schedule.
Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between internal and external members on the project including, but not limited to: General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, General Foremen, and union officials.
Authorize and/or approve all project staff transactions including choice of the superintendent, general foremen, foremen, staff volume, and wages.
Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
Participate in estimating projects and writing bid proposals.
Review and approve purchase requisitions, payment approvals, sending invoices, and change order requests.
Assist in the implementation and interpretation of safety programs and ensure that all OSHA requirements are met.
Ensure that all company client and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies.
Ensure the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs.
Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
Responsible for customer maintenance and other sales and marketing.
Maintain a thorough understanding of labor agreements and standards specific to projects.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, project management, business administration, construction management or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience, with solid training and skills and thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
Experience and proficiency with installation of fire alarm systems such as Notifier, Siemens, Potter, etc.
Knowledge of and proficiency with project management tools and techniques, construction methods and materials, estimating, costing, power, lighting, systems design and general industry safety standards, procedures, and OSHA regulations. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
Customer focus, delegation, presentation, and decision‑making skills. Strong organizational, critical thinking skills and detail orientation. Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Effective independent problem solving, negotiation, time management and prioritization skills.
Collaboration, coaching, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse work teams. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
Work experience with continuous improvement methodologies and/or similar applications. Strong process orientation.
Travel Requirements
Local travel to regional project sites is required.
Salary & Benefits
$84,000 – $111,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance and benefits. Benefits include competitive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position is based in any of our Minnesota offices with local travel to regional project sites.
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you will provide overall administrative and technical direction for electrical projects, with a focus on Fire and Life Safety Systems. You will provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects and have overall bottom‑line responsibility for profit and loss.
Ideal Candidate
NICET Certified.
Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
Day in the Life / Responsibilities
Oversee total construction and design effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, National Electric Code, budget, and schedule.
Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between internal and external members on the project including, but not limited to: General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, General Foremen, and union officials.
Authorize and/or approve all project staff transactions including choice of the superintendent, general foremen, foremen, staff volume, and wages.
Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
Participate in estimating projects and writing bid proposals.
Review and approve purchase requisitions, payment approvals, sending invoices, and change order requests.
Assist in the implementation and interpretation of safety programs and ensure that all OSHA requirements are met.
Ensure that all company client and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies.
Ensure the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs.
Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.
Responsible for customer maintenance and other sales and marketing.
Maintain a thorough understanding of labor agreements and standards specific to projects.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, project management, business administration, construction management or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience, with solid training and skills and thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
Experience and proficiency with installation of fire alarm systems such as Notifier, Siemens, Potter, etc.
Knowledge of and proficiency with project management tools and techniques, construction methods and materials, estimating, costing, power, lighting, systems design and general industry safety standards, procedures, and OSHA regulations. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.
Customer focus, delegation, presentation, and decision‑making skills. Strong organizational, critical thinking skills and detail orientation. Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Effective independent problem solving, negotiation, time management and prioritization skills.
Collaboration, coaching, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse work teams. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
Work experience with continuous improvement methodologies and/or similar applications. Strong process orientation.
Travel Requirements
Local travel to regional project sites is required.
Salary & Benefits
$84,000 – $111,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance and benefits. Benefits include competitive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr