Fire Project Manager

Description

The company delivers building systems and lifecycle services that keep customers' operations reliable, safe, and efficient in demanding environments.

This role is based in Totowa, New Jersey, and centres on fire-related project delivery, working closely with internal teams, customers, and field resources.

As Fire Project Manager, you will run moderately complex projects carrying medium to high corporate priority, from planning through closeout. You will oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations so the work stays organized, visible, and on track.

Responsibilities

• Take fire and security projects from start through completion and closeout.
• Set project scope, spot risks, rank priorities, and help establish a local project office when needed.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource assignments so work keeps moving.
• Liaise with customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and company management.
• Watch progress, spending, and forecasts, and revise plans when conditions shift.
• Track financial results and support project accounting under company methods and AIA standards.
• Inspect worksites and confirm the workmanship meets company quality expectations.
• Write and present project updates, cycle status, and expected outcomes to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Help resolve issues and keep projects closing on time and within scope.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, an associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the security industry or new construction.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, installation workflows, and field-based project delivery.
• Skill at juggling several priorities, communicating clearly, and solving problems in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including daily trips and some overnight stays, with travel expected at roughly 25% or more depending on active projects.
• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager), or the ability to earn it within 6 months of starting.
• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional, from the Project Management Institute), or the ability to earn it within 6 months of starting.
• Experience with AIA standards and project financial forecasting.

Conditions

Based in Totowa, New Jersey.

Travel expected at approximately 25%+ depending on active projects, including daily and some overnight trips.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Salary range of $78K-$88K.
• Bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Benefits package with 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one, plus paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee discount programs, on-the-job and cross-training opportunities, and a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives.
• A safety focus under the company's Zero Harm policy.