Project Manager- Fire Alarm/Life Safety
1 day ago
Houston
Job DescriptionDescription: Objective Project Manager is involved with the design, production, programming, testing, field service, and training of Engineered Fire Systems. Responsibilities • Review job information on new jobs., • Confirm the job package is complete with site code, discounts, etc., • Confirm that there is a clear understanding of the scope of work., • Contact the customer to follow up after initial introduction from Coordinator., • Review equipment list for compatibility and completeness., • Review the location of critical equipment (control panels, annunciators, etc.), • Obtain a copy of the Specs and read it thoroughly., • Review Drawings and Jobsite. (Fire Marshal Approved Against Wilson Fire Equipment’s), • Confirm location of critical equipment (inquire w/client if necessary)., • Confirm any variations in design from quote or estimate in the Turnover Meeting if there are any cost implications. Turnover Meeting involves Sales, Engineer and Project Manager., • Confirm all necessary specification and code compliance requirements (hardhat, steel toe, etc.), parking restrictions, working hours, prevailing wage, billing requirements, etc., • Confirm job schedule with client, if you have not received it from Project Coordinator. Critical dates in must be in writing., • Approve Budget in a timely manner, typically a 24HR Turnover., • Determine and maintain project scheduling., • Maintain weekly contact with your customer., • Layout preliminary schedule of installation showing rough-in, wire pull, device installation, start-up, and final test., • Attend jobsite meetings when applicable., • Get critical contact names and phone numbers such as electrical foreman, general contractor, etc., • Visit jobsite at least once a week prior to WFE manning the job to keep up to date on job progress., • Ensure that permit is obtained where required., • Requisition project materials for the job., • Plan Ahead, • Estimate and order materials for installation., • Request purchases of projects as to “Just in Time” in order to improve cash flow., • Coordinate with warehouse manager to stage equipment for job., • Coordinate any changes in design or delivery with client prior to any changes. Also, notify any addicted WFE employee of the changes., • Schedule Manpower, • Daily scheduling of work force, • in-house with other Project Managers and Project Coordinator, • Scheduling subcontractor work., • Oversee quality standards of subcontractors., • Approving Subcontract Cost, • Forecast installation requirements-adjust work force as needed., • Fill out and approve time sheets every Monday, • Work overtime as approved (by Installation Manager) and necessary to meet job deadlines., • Production, • Supervise and/or install system in a cost effective but quality manner., • Maintain accurate job file including all correspondence, change orders, and up to date as-built drawings., • Perform programming of system as needed, verifying that system will meet all code and specification requirements., • Perform preliminary test and final test with AHJ and/or customer., • Certify system as required by the State of Texas and local AHJ., • Schedule and Perform customer training of the system as necessary. (With service tech), • Turn in all as-built drawings, signed FMLs to Installation Admin Staff, programming disc., signoff sheets to Installation Manger at jobs end and update Navision/PM Sheet accordingly., • Administration, • Track all in-progress jobs in PM Sheets, • Submittal Package to Customer, • Track labor and equipment costs for job., • Track equipment order deliveries and notify PM, • Coordinate returned equipment for credit from manufacturer., • Submit billing information to accounting, • Log bad equipment and list what’s wrong with it per job. Have warehouse manager sign it., • Review job file at the end of the job for unpaid invoices., • Close out; final payment and retainage, warranty letters, etc., • Tools, • Keep jobsite tools and equipment secure., • Maintain an accurate tool list for each individual Field Employee., • WFE Company Trucks (Project Managers and Technicians), • Maintain a clean vehicle at ALL times, • Have all maintenance performed when needed such as tire rotation, oil changes, repairs, etc., • Current with Monthly Truck Audits – log any damages right away, • Miscellaneous, • Maintain good relationships with various contractors and customers, • Bring job in at under budget., • Working knowledge of general industrial controls., • Knowledgeable of industry manufacturers, distributors, and products., • Be proficient in the use of computer programs: Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word., • Excellent Organization skills, • Proficient in the understanding of NFPA 72, 12, 12A, 2001, the various building codes, and other applicable industry codes., • Nicet Level II in “Fire Alarm Systems”, • Nicet Level II in “Special Hazards”, • State of Texas Fire Alarm Technician’s License, • State of Texas Class A Extinguisher License.