Fire Alarm Project Manager - Firetrol Protection Systems

Firetrol is looking for a Fire Alarm Construction Project Manager for our Houston, TX office. The successful candidate would be self-motivated, experienced with scheduling manpower, ordering material, working with the AHJ for permitting alarm plans, and capable of tracking project financials of construction and service projects.

• Planning, Coordination and managing all phases of Houston Airport System (IAH, HOB, EFD) and surrounding off-site support/customer infrastructure (Hangars, United, Third-Party Companies, etc.) construction projects, including project initiation, planning execution, monitoring and closeout.

• Establishing project objectives, scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client requirements.

• Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.

• Liaising with architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specification, contract drawings, and quality standards.

• Managing procurement processes, including subcontractor bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selections.

• Oversee project budgeting and cost control and manage change order to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

• Conducting regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Visit project sites for preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts as needed. Attend status and coordination meetings as needed.

• Maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships.

• Manage worksites for new construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives.

• Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.

Requirements

• Participating in Sales Bid Reviews

• Schedule and conduct Project Kick-Off Meetings

• Active involvement with the Pre-Design and Design Process, which includes obtaining field information for the Design Process.

• Schedule and conduct meetings throughout the Design Process.

• Review and facilitate all project scope changes, new documentation and change order requests and price and issue change orders accordingly.

• Create and maintain all RFIs for projects, with help from the design staff for design related RFIs

• Order equipment and materials for the project using Firetrol’ s project construction web-based software platform.

• Schedule and conduct Hand-Off Meetings between Field Superintendents and Design.

• Manage Construction process according to objectives stated above.

• Check and facilitate turnover of field documentation from the field superintendent to the design department and administration staff.

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.