Associate Fire Project Manager

Description

The company delivers thermal management, building systems and energy efficiency work for data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education, helping customers cut energy use and carbon output.

The company has been operating for more than 140 years and combines technology, lifecycle services and a large field organization.

Responsibilities

• You will own the profitable delivery of assigned fire installation projects, mainly in transportation, commercial and public sector work, working under the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Senior Project Manager.
• You will connect consultants, design and field crews by solving problems hands-on and communicating clearly.
• You will support sales early in project development by advising on strategy, vendor and partner choice, scope changes, value engineering and risk.
• You will direct execution teams, including engineers, designers, technicians, project coordinators, estimators and subcontractors, so work is accurate, on schedule, billed correctly, within budget and inside contract scope. You will keep cash flow positive and pursue change orders.
• You will apply repeatable project management methods while balancing customer satisfaction against financial results.
• You will ensure company and subcontractor staff follow the stricter of site and company safety rules.
• You will manage scope, cost, resources and risk to meet schedule and budget.
• You will lead execution teams on site and prepare the Project Execution Plan, covering the Work Breakdown Structure, org chart, safety plan, schedules, issue and risk logs and staffing needs.
• You will review contract scope and assess the effect of client instructions, field directives and schedule changes. You will pursue change orders and new opportunities, prepare estimates and proposals, and negotiate final pricing and customer sign-off.
• You will handle project payables, billing and collections, working with the Project Coordinator to bill promptly and accurately.
• You will read contract terms to confirm work meets customer expectations and company standards.
• You will review financial reports and schedules to catch problems early, and report progress, issues and financial status to management.
• You will manage risk, write recovery plans when needed, and settle disputes before they escalate.
• You will prepare RFPs, negotiate and issue subcontracts.
• You will keep project documents compliant with contract and company requirements.
• You will check that construction meets specifications, local codes and installation methods.
• You will manage material selection, ordering and delivery timing.
• You will build lasting relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors, attend progress meetings and make sure subcontractors understand expectations.
• You will work with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to assign resources, check that field engineering and commissioning meet standards, and escalate product issues.
• You will help the Installation/Operations Manager and sales team with project development.
• You will give feedback on engineers and designers to engineering and design team leads and operations management.
• You will hand each completed installation over to service at project end.

Requirements

• Direct field project management experience in construction, utilities, transportation or telecom is preferred.
• An engineering degree or a diploma in building technology, engineering technology, construction management or a related field.
• Knowledge of architectural design, engineering practice, construction documents and applicable municipal rules.
• Ability to explain technical material clearly to technical and non-technical people, in speech and writing.
• Willingness to travel as projects and business needs require.
• Experience with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio and a basic Windows environment.
• A valid British Columbia driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.
• Hourly pay range is $35-$48, set by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and market data. Candidates whose background goes beyond this range are encouraged to apply.

Conditions

The hourly rate is $35-$48 and the posted range is the target pay for this role.

AI tools may help screen and evaluate applicants, but human reviewers make all hiring decisions.

Equal opportunity applies to all applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Pension, medical, dental and vision coverage starting on day one.
• A supportive, collaborative team.
• A Zero Harm safety policy.
• Employee discounts through The Loop by Perk Spot.