Associate Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Fire projects up to $150k Parts & Smarts and Security projects between $50k and $150k.
• Act as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers.
• Perform or delegate tasks required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including installation coordination and project closeout.
• Be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintain a balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.
• Actively pursue selling change orders.
• Coordinate communication with customer representatives of Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation, and other related departments during all phases of the project.
• Ensure proper execution of warranty.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with local, Provincial, and Federal legal requirements and operate with high ethics.
• Interpret applicable regulatory requirements and ensure project deliverables meet these and customer requirements.
• Support the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials for assigned projects.
• Secure pricing and availability from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• Request and evaluate multiple bids in the pricing process.
• Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Manage and complete loading, device verification, and commissioning of system controllers as required.
• Validate system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and trades.
• Prepare and review technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope.
• Communicate project status to Project Lead and management, and assist in preparing monthly forecasts.
• Send warranty letters upon project completion and ensure warranty execution.
• Provide documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend job progress meetings as required.
• Adhere to all safety standards with regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

• Prior experience related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS Installation, Fire Installation, Security Systems Installation or Master System Integration Installation is desired.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Strong PC skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and MS Windows environment.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and manage fire code requirements (NFPA) for Fire roles is desired.
• Minimum High School or equivalent required.
• Possessing or working towards a 2-year business or construction management degree or applicable on-the-job experience is desirable.
• Minimum two (2) years in construction, low voltage, mechanical, electronics, or related industry experience required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with fire code requirements (NFPA).
• Working towards a 2-year business or construction management degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.