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Western States Fire Protection Company Alarm & Detection Project Manager in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Alarm & Detection Project Manager
Reports to: A&D Operations Manager; Area Manager
The Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire alarm construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended. He/she will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. He/she is responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent, the PM will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate project requirements with Electrical Contractor, General Contractor/Owner/Sub Contractors
Review & manage construction contract documents including addendums/RFIs and construction schedules
Manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
Identify & manage changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
Submit and review change orders/change estimates in timely manner
Forecast manpower requirements for projects
Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
Review construction drawings and assist/lead during field check stage of the project
Oversee work of subcontractors
Ensure work complies with codes, permits and AHJ requirements
Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
Report to Electrical Contractor, General contractor/Owner about progress and any necessary modifications required
Attend and/or lead construction/coordination meetings with Electrical Contractor, GC/Owner/Sub-Contractors
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customer expectations.
Develop positive relationships with AHJs & potential new customers
May also conduct surveying, estimating and design functions
May require field/site visits & travelling for work
Maintain historical records of all functions for future use
Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
Job Qualifications:
Construction Management/Engineering/Business degree preferred
4 years of construction related experience or an equivalent combination of education, engineering, management and/or experience preferred.
High Level of self-motivation
Ability to multi-task
Thorough understanding of project management methodologies and phases
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check
A valid Driver’s License
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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