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Western States Fire Protection Co.

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

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What they do

A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.

$117,174 / year median in California

-6% projected decline

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Western States Fire Protection Company

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer 470 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 Share Share Email Post Share 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 Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. This position has a salary range of $30.00

  • 45.

00 per hour depending on experience. Job Responsibilities Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system

Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities

Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs

Create stock list for all material required throughout the project

Perform hydraulic calculations

Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work

Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use

Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations

Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information

Conduct long range project planning and scheduling

Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements

Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity

Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project

Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project

Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements

Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner

Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow

Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines

Assist/lead during field check stage of the project

Forecast future manpower requirements

Oversee work of subcontractors

Ensure work complies with codes and permits

Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests

Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required

Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices Job Qualifications Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college

NICET certification required. Either "In Training", or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.

Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software

Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

Three years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry

Supervisory experience is a plus

Three years' experience in commercial. industrial, and residential design is preferred

Must be detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings

Willing to coordinate and work well with others

Excellent communication skills-written and verbal

Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation

Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check 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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Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you want to view the

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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans