Key skills
PMPProject Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Liaise with local jurisdictions from the point of preliminary design through the permitting process and construction completion
- Prepare construction documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings in retail, restaurant, office, multifamily residential, and institutional market sectors
- Play an active role in project meetings with clients and colleagues
- Provide administrative support for installations and retrofits
- Supervise and direct the work of other project administrative assistants as needed
- Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team
- Identify time-sensitive installation needs
- Assist with the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects
- Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews
- Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide all necessary project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.
- Track resources and project progress
- Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency
- Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with accounting team and operations managers
- Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development
- Complete project-specific close-out documentation
- Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements
- Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- Two-year degree in Fire Protection Technology, Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Computer Aided Drafting preferred or equivalent education and experience
- 3-5 years of technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry
- Knowledgeable in local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of industry applications; ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection emphasis preferred
- Experience managing other project administrative assistants strongly preferred
- In possession of or eligible to obtain NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) credentials
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience with Fire Sprinkler Design software
- Experience in Fire Alarm System design with good knowledge of fire and life safety codes and NFPA 72, experience with developing fire alarm device layouts and riser diagrams
- Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
Tech Stack
- PMP
Benefits
- Education & Certification reimbursement program
- Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
- 401K plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Management opportunities
- Company giveaways
- Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
- Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
- Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services