Fire Protection Project Manager/Designer

1901 Inc. designs, builds, installs and services MEPF systems for commercial, institutional and industrial applications.

Since our inception in 1901, we’ve been helping people work and live as comfortably and effectively as possible. We have a passion for our industry and building things with our hands. Doing the job to the best of our ability and never cutting corners is the driving force behind the value we provide.

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager.  The main responsibilities encompass all stages of a project: plan, coordinate, execute, and maintain an effective job site and project utilizing the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, subcontracted services, and other company resources to effectively perform the scope of contracted work within an allotted budget and time schedule.

• Estimate and bid on fire sprinkler projects.
• Develop and track a project schedule, including trade manpower loading for the projects
• Perform job cost tracking and forecasting to help determine final project costs
• Coordinate with internal staff to develop submittals, shop drawings, BIM models, and field coordination drawings
• Procurement of necessary equipment and materials
• Attend and participate in job meetings as required for each project
• Inspect the job site regularly for contract compliance, workmanship, and safety
• Estimate changes in the scope of work
• Procure and manage project subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Follow up on any required warranty work and maintain contact with the business owner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain professional rapport with architects, engineers, general contractors, building owners, installers and suppliers
• Management of Projects from $25,000 to $5M.

• Solid understanding of the construction process in its entirety
• Knowledge of fire protection systems and code requirements.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management of fire sprinkle projects in a commercial contractor setting as well as owner-direct projects.
• Experience in fire sprinkler design using HydraCad, BIM and Navisworks is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Accubid, and Microsoft Project

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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