Required Knowledge, Skills & Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. preferred
- 5+ years of experience in construction, design, and cost management as an Electrical or Fire Alarm Project Manager or similar role.
- Experience managing Commercial, Institutional, or Industrial projects.
- Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods.
- Understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
- Working knowledge of building engineering and commercial project delivery; multifamily or mixed-use experience is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Accubid, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with multiple internal and external teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong professional presence and ability to represent the company effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership and successful project performance.
- Use of Outlook email and calendaring.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and/or other web-based applications.
May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.
Essential Job Functions:
- Must be able to generate new work/new customers/opportunities.
- Meet with customers (both end user and contractors) to determine scope of work.
- Design/estimate projects according to layouts provided by architecture /engineering firms as well as scope received from end user clients.
- Generate work orders/job numbers with financial breakdowns into company accounting software based on accepted proposals
- Manage multiple projects from pre-construction through close-out.
- Lead the bid process, including blueprint/specification review and proposal analysis.
- Secure permits, utility services, and required project documentation.
- Coordinate material procurement, requisitions, and purchase orders.
- Conduct on-site walk-throughs and monitor project progress.
- Prepare and review submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
- Support pay applications and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and federal/state regulations.
- Coordinate with Division Manager Assistants to collect overdue invoices/billing.
- Coordinate with Division Manager Assistants to finalize and close out work orders/job numbers in company accounting system.
- Coordinate with Project Engineers/CAD Dept. to prepare closeout documentation upon completion of project
- Provide project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure project success. Other Duties
- Attend staff, departmental, and other required meetings and training.
- Travel to client or prospect locations, conference, or other professional development and networking events.
- Other duties as assigned.
The job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Kelso-Burnett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
Project management in fire protection/sprinkler construction: 5 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person