Project Manager- Fire Protection

Summary:

The Fire Protection Project Manager is responsible for executing sprinkler projects throughout the Chicago-land area, and over-seeing those projects from start-to-finish to ensure a safe and on-time completion that is within or under budget.

Primary Job Duties:

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  Manage all aspects of a project: conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on project
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  Perform preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates
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  Responsible for cost breakdown and booking of projects
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  Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication
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  Obtain initial schedule and continue to monitor and update schedule
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  Develop initial schedule of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting
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  Maintain over-billed position as well as process and collect receivables/retention timely
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  Participate in major vendor negotiations and purchasing for projects
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  Account for all shop drawings, submittals, and approvals required
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  Produce and manage an accurate forecast of financials for project
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  Seek out competitive vendors and services to assure that Hill/Ahern’s fire protection projects are competitively bid
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  Price, negotiate, and process change orders, as well as maintain change order log
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  Document all correspondence related to all project matters to avoid claims and protecting the best interest of the company and client
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  Effectively project gross profit on projects
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  Handle customer reported problems and manage effective resolution
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  Responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers
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  Maintain monthly estimate logs
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  Meet with management on a regular basis to discuss current estimating backlog and due dates
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  Participate in turnover meetings as required
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  Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as requested
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  Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent
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  All other duties as assigned

 

Experience and Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience
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  Five plus years of project management, experience preferably within the fire protection industry
  
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  NICET certification preferred

 

Other Qualifications:

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  Must have strong engineering problem solving skills
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  Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
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  Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations
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  Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
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  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
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  Must be dependable, organized and self-motivated with excellent time management and coordination skills

Pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of the benefit plan documents, you will be eligible for the following standard Company benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), group life, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.