National Senior Project Manager

Hired by Matrix, Inc is an international fire and alarm protection company seeking a National Senior Project Manager. The role involves overseeing project administration for installations of fire and security systems, ensuring proper documentation and compliance, and participating in project meetings to achieve customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the project administration of all current and/or future installations of Fire and/or Security, CCTV, Card Access & other specialty systems where needed. Administration of these projects shall be coordinated with the respective management team
• Oversee the proper documentation is being executed between the contracts administrator and sales representative to effectively consummate the engineering requirements
• Supervise the requirement for proper documentation of project site visits, telephone communications, request for information, letter of transmittals, permits and applications fees and final closeout requirements are being properly executed
• Oversee the required safety programs are being implemented to prevent unnecessary injury to our employees and insure we are in compliance on given projects
• Execute the client backlog reports on a monthly basis to assist with the proper client loading requirements to achieve customer satisfaction and increased gross profit margin opportunities
• Will implement required change orders on projects which will achieve significant gross profit
• Participate in meetings with contracts administration, field supervision and engineering departments to review all on-going projects
• Assist with the construction schedule requirements to properly complete installation and final certification testing within the requirements agreed upon by the company and the respective customer
• Update project log as new projects are contracted. This log reflects estimated start dates, completion dates, total man hours, date of submittal/drawing approval, and type of system being installed
• Provide in-house estimating and proposals as needed for existing customers and new projects

Requirements:

• Must have industry, security/fire and project management experience
• Must be technically inclined, computer literate, good written and verbal communication skills, energetic, self-motivated, and dependable to work under little or no supervision and demonstrate job stability and eagerness to learn
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project (or similar), Word, and Excel
• High School/Associates degree
• Troubleshooting skills, knowledge of Local and National
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressure
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to read and interpret applicable documents, materials, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English
• Past experience in construction field and or knowledgeable in the fire alarm/security industry are highly encouraged
• Fire alarm systems and inspections experience, and or certifications in: Regulation No. 4, EST3, NICET, PMP, State Certification are a plus!!