Fire Protection Project Manager
$80,000–$120,000 year
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of planning and implementing delivery for commercial fire protection construction projects, including reviewing plans for design and constructability issues. Build positive relationships with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors while maintaining site morale and ensuring work adheres to design, budget, and schedule. Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, and fabrication departments to develop construction plans, scope vendor quotes, issue subcontracts, and provide fabrication schedule guidance. Monitor key metrics daily, manage project budgets and financial analysis, and prepare change orders. Assist the Superintendent with on-site quality control and safety procedures, oversee subcontractor documentation, and develop recovery plans for project issues. Manage multiple projects across varying lifecycle stages.
Required Qualifications
- Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR related field, and/or 3+ years of Fire Protection project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction sites
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Must be available to work assigned schedules
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
- Must be able to work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
- Must be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
- Must be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights
- May work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time
- May be required to travel (typically not overnight)
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Fire Protection Project Manager on commercial construction sites (with specific focus on commercial sprinkler systems)
- Familiarity with the BIM process
- Prior experience with Procore - Project Management System
- Prior military experience
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