Fire Alarm Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.
Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.
Great Reasons to Join:
- 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace
- Highly Competitive Wage
- Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
- $15k Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
- Training and Support
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement
Standard Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.
Position Summary:
The Fire Alarm Assistant Project Manager is an early-career construction management role that supports project coordination, scheduling, documentation, financial tracking, and communication while developing the skills and knowledge needed for continued growth in project management.
Benefits and Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
- Support project leadership and project teams with day-to-day project activities, coordination, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Assist with project documentation, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, schedules, contracts, drawings, and other project-related information.
- Participate in project meetings and assist with communicating project updates, needs, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with managing project schedules, progress, material releases, and other activities necessary to meet project objectives and deadlines.
- Assist with monitoring project budgets, job costs, purchase orders, change management, and other financial aspects of assigned projects.
- Review and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and other project documents to support project coordination and identify potential changes or issues.
- Coordinate project requirements with field teams, contractors, suppliers, consultants, AHJs, and other project stakeholders, as applicable.
- Assist with material procurement, project closeout activities, punch lists, record drawings, and other project deliverables.
- Maintain accurate/ timely project records, status updates, and documentation within Company systems.
- Build positive working relationships with customers, project partners, and team members while representing the Company professionally.
- Support and reinforce Company safety standards and promptly communicate safety concerns, incidents, or issues in accordance with Company policy.
- Learn and apply Company processes, systems, construction practices, and the technical requirements of the respective trade.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous development.
- Manage smaller projects or portions of projects under the guidance of project leadership to develop the experience necessary for continued growth in project management.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Required: High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training in construction, project management, or a related field preferred.
- Required: Minimum of six (6) months of relevant construction, project coordination, project management, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required: Valid driver's license and driving record that meets Company requirements.
- Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related programs.
- Required: Excellent communication skills with a professional and personable demeanor.
- Preferred: Experience with construction management software, such as CMiC, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
- Preferred: 1-5 years of relevant construction or related experience.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to adhere to standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
- Must be able to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
