Associate Project Manager - Fire

Description

The company works on smart, healthy and sustainable buildings for clients in many industries around the world.

You will get real project work and learning opportunities that build your skills over time.

The team wants your input heard and supports employees' physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• As a Fire Project Specialist, lead assigned projects on site for assigned customers, managing delivery and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Plan, carry out and close out assigned projects, including coordinating installation.
• Ensure work meets contract terms, applicable codes and company standards.
• Track overall project finances, including costs, billings, collections and gross margin.
• Pursue change orders and assess the effect of scope changes, field directives and schedule revisions.
• Liaise with customer representatives in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation and related departments.
• Manage the selection, ordering, delivery timing and purchasing of project materials.
• Request and compare bids from vendors, suppliers, and mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor payments and billing where required.
• Direct jobsite work so installation follows company literature and project requirements.
• Support controller loading, device verification, commissioning, troubleshooting and functional validation when needed.
• Prepare and keep accurate as-built records, commissioning records, manuals and warranty paperwork.
• Check validation documents and deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency before customer submission.
• Report project status, risks and forecasts to the Project Lead and management.
• Build lasting relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Keep all work safe and compliant with local, provincial and federal law.
• Take ownership of outcomes with accountability, safety and integrity, keeping work aligned to contract, budget and customer expectations.
• Stay close to the work: understand site conditions, clear blockers quickly, and keep communication clear across customers, trades and internal teams.
• Spot risks early through practical problem-solving and candour, and push to improve performance every day.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, technicians, designers and customer representatives to keep the project moving.
• Use company standard tools and processes wherever possible.
• Interpret regulations and make sure deliverables meet customer and code requirements.
• Track delegated tasks so they finish accurately, on time, within budget and within scope.
• Support warranty work and handover with complete documentation and follow-up.
• Explain technical and business updates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in construction, low voltage, mechanical, electronics or another related industry.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Writer, Visio and the MS Windows environment.
• Ability to juggle several priorities while staying detail-oriented, customer-focused and dependable in follow-through.
• Commitment to safe work practices and to following project and site requirements.
• Experience with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS installation, fire installation, security systems installation or master system integration installation.
• Two-year business or construction management degree, or applicable on-the-job experience.
• Ability to interpret and manage NFPA fire code requirements for fire-related roles.
• Experience reviewing validation documents, commissioning records or as-built documentation.

Conditions

Hiring salary range is $70,200 to $105,400, set by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and market data.

The posted range is the target compensation, but candidates whose background goes beyond it are encouraged to apply.

The role is on site.

Technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, may help identify and evaluate candidates, but human reviewers make all final hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group and corporate performance.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 15 days of vacation in the first year, plus paid holidays and sick time.
• 401K, medical, dental and vision care available from day one.
• Product training and on-the-job and cross-training supported by strong resources.
• Encouraging, collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to safety through the Zero Harm policy.