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Dynalectric Company
Project Manager - Fire Alarm
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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
Job Description
About Us We are a leader in fully-integrated electrical and building systems installations, with capabilities ranging from complete pre-construction and new construction to renovation and maintenance for a variety of markets. Our team is prepared to handle a wide range of projects from small-scale, time-and-materials jobs to large-scale, technology-intensive projects. Job Summary Dynalectric Company San Diego is hiring a Project Manager - Fire Alarm. The Fire Alarm Project Manager position is a critical role for the company. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. They will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation and must have the ability to support field personnel in their relationships with other subcontractors and to resolve field problems as they arise. This individual maintains full financial responsibilities of the project and must understand construction financial and accounting practices. #dynsd #LI-onsite #LI-AE1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned. Manage coordination between trades Responsible for Design and Layout of Fire Alarm Systems Field Surveying Drive the project's overall flow effectively from inception to completion. Obtain contract and bid documents for/from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs. Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI's, change orders, correspondence, etc. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations. Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required. Verify correct drawings are distributed to field. Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents. Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements. Generate PO's for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.) Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman. Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks. Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances. Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.) Gather information for changes in work and finalize C.O. pricing to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed. Assist field personnel in closeout of project. Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering. Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Project Executive with recommendation for resolution. Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established. Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.