Project Manager
Role Overview
The Project Manager reports to the General Manager and Senior Project Manager.
The role manages all aspects of fire alarm and life-safety projects, including contractor sales, cost control, materials, scheduling, and project breakdown.
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Role overview
The Project Manager reports to the General Manager and Senior Project Manager.
The role manages all aspects of fire alarm and life-safety projects, including contractor sales, cost control, materials, scheduling, and project breakdown.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering project and service work on time, within budget, and to standards.
- Report sales opportunities and customer needs; interpret drawings, specifications, schematics, and manuals.
- Build client, technician, and subcontractor relationships; manage equipment, materials, schedules, and manpower.
- Prepare and track job costs; attend staff, construction, and engineering meetings.
- Provide weekly project status and manpower reports. Some travel to sites and office work are expected.
Minimum requirements
- 3+ years of progressive fire alarm industry experience and either CFAA certification or an electrical background with 309A or equivalent experience.
- Fire Alarm Technician or Electrical Contractor experience is preferred.
- Ability to read drawings and do take-offs; understand current fire alarm technology and Ontario and National Building and Fire Codes.
- Experience maintaining project documentation, including as-built drawings, change-order pricing, and RFPs.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; strong communication and detailed technical report writing.
- Good understanding of construction practices and a valid G driver’s license.
Character strengths
- Demonstrates pride and commitment to projects and customers, problem-solving ability, and capacity to mentor.
- Works independently, takes responsibility, handles competing demands, and contributes ideas to improve workflow.
Benefits and development
- Benefits include extended health care, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, EAP, RRSP matching, and a company vehicle and fuel card.
- The company offers ongoing training, career development, tuition reimbursement, and certification-related professional development.
About FSP
Fire Safety and Protection provides inspection, maintenance, repair, design, and installation for fire and security systems across the United States and Canada.
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