Fire Systems Project Manager

Description

The company delivers building systems and lifecycle services for customers who need reliable, safe, and efficient operations in demanding environments.

The role is based in Totowa, New Jersey, and centres on delivering fire-related projects, working closely with internal teams, customers, and field resources.

You will lead projects of moderate complexity that carry medium to high corporate priority, from planning through closeout.

You will be responsible for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations, keeping work organised, visible, and on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and security projects from start to finish, including closeout.
• Define scope, identify risks, and set priorities, supporting a local project office where needed.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations so work keeps moving.
• Work with customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and company management.
• Track progress, spending, and forecast trends, and adjust plans when conditions shift.
• Monitor financial performance and support project accounting under company methodology and AIA standards.
• Carry out site inspections and confirm workmanship meets company quality expectations.
• Prepare and present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Help resolve issues and make sure projects close on time and within scope.
• Own each outcome by keeping control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments.
• Stay close to the work to spot obstacles early, clear delays, and keep field execution aligned with customer needs.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with project staff, customers, vendors, and management so everyone knows priorities and next steps.
• Apply PMI-based discipline across integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
• Review progress regularly, revise forecasts, and act quickly when risks or variances appear.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, and internal partners with trust, respect, and a shared focus on delivery.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, an associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the security industry or in new construction.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, installation workflows, and field-based project delivery.
• Ability to juggle several priorities, communicate well, and resolve issues quickly in a busy setting.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily travel 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 obtain it within 6 months of starting.
• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional), or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of starting.
• Experience with AIA standards and project financial forecasting.

Conditions

Based in Totowa, New Jersey.

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

Equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Salary range of $78K-$95k.
• Bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Benefits package with 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• Employee discount programs.
• Commitment to safety under the Zero Harm policy.