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Contech - The Fire Alarm Company
Division Manager-Sprinkler
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What they do
An Assistant Project Manager assists a project manager on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Provides site management for large construction projects. Assists with managing cost estimates and bids; manages contractors and subcontractors, project budgets and schedules.
$73,840 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Division Manager-Sprinkler Contech - The Fire Alarm Company Rolling Meadows, IL Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $95,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Bluebeam Revu Customer communication Project engineering Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Spreadsheets Visio Schedule management Accubid Compliance management Construction industry experience Desktop applications Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Excel data analysis
Full Job Description 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.
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.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:
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 insuranceExperience:
Project management in fire protection/sprinkler construction: 5 years (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans