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: Manage all aspects of a project: conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on project Perform preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates Responsible for cost breakdown and booking of projects Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication Obtain initial schedule and continue to monitor and update schedule Develop initial schedule of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting Maintain over-billed position as well as process and collect receivables/retention timely Participate in major vendor negotiations and purchasing for projects Account for all shop drawings, submittals, and approvals required Produce and manage an accurate forecast of financials for project Seek out competitive vendors and services to assure that Hill/Ahern’s fire protection projects are competitively bid Price, negotiate, and process change orders, as well as maintain change order log Document all correspondence related to all project matters to avoid claims and protecting the best interest of the company and client Effectively project gross profit on projects Handle customer reported problems and manage effective resolution Responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers Maintain monthly estimate logs Meet with management on a regular basis to discuss current estimating backlog and due dates Participate in turnover meetings as required Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as requested Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent All other duties as assigned Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience Five plus years of project management, experience preferably within the fire protection industry NICET certification preferred Other Qualifications: Must have strong engineering problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills 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.