Project Manager - Fire/Life Safety Systems
Job Description
Position Location: This role supports our San Antonio, TX branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater San Antonio, TX area.Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We're improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfect places that improve people's lives.Transform the everyday with us!
The Project Manager facilitates the execution of project/program solution plan for clearly defined sub-projects or sub-programs. This role requires the coordination and delivery of multiple, simultaneous projects considered small to medium in complexity with financial impact between $100K and $2.5M.
Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Have fiscal responsibility for all project facets, including project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction.
- Be responsible for delivery of results for the respective process steps.
- Guide technical or administrative staff.
- Act as a functional process resource on projects or programs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement plan.
- Perform active role in maintaining functionally focused client relationships.
- Be responsible for several small projects.
- Review project specifications, drawings and project-specific documents to establish project intent.
- Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team. Identify time-sensitive installation needs.
- Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.
- Review plans and specifications and participate in project cost reviews.
- Assist Operations Manager in the solicitation and contracting of subcontractors.
- Conduct an orientation for project technicians and provide project documentation, including scope of work, drawings, applicable specifications, application-engineered drawings, project contacts, etc.
- Track resources and projects progress.
- Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency.
- Pursue project-specific change-order opportunities.
- Coordinate and pursue project-specific billing; coordinate with Accounting team and Operations Manager.
- Schedule project-specific commissioning resources and provides commissioning documentation.
- Expedite the return of project-specific mark-ups for as-built development.
- Complete project-specific close-out documentation.
- Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors to meet scope, scheduling, and financial requirements.
- Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and actions.
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate degree
- Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
- Technical experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry; 3+ years preferred
- 1+ years of experience managing projects
- NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred
- Knowledgeable of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree
- 3+ years of technical experience in the , fire and life safety industry; 3+ years preferred
