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Wilson Fire Equipment & Service Co., Inc. · 1 month ago

Project Manager- Fire Alarm/Life Safety

Houston,TX,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Wilson Fire Equipment & Service Co., Inc. is involved in the design and implementation of Engineered Fire Systems. The Project Manager will oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with clients and subcontractors to ensure the successful execution of fire alarm and life safety projects.

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Responsibilities

Review job information on new jobs

Confirm the job package is complete with site code, discounts, etc

Confirm that there is a clear understanding of the scope of work

Contact the customer to follow up after initial introduction from Coordinator

Review equipment list for compatibility and completeness

Review the location of critical equipment (control panels, annunciators, etc.)

Obtain a copy of the Specs and read it thoroughly

Review Drawings and Jobsite. (Fire Marshal Approved Against Wilson Fire Equipment’s)

Confirm location of critical equipment (inquire w/client if necessary)

Confirm any variations in design from quote or estimate in the Turnover Meeting if there are any cost implications. Turnover Meeting involves Sales, Engineer and Project Manager

Confirm all necessary specification and code compliance requirements (hardhat, steel toe, etc.), parking restrictions, working hours, prevailing wage, billing requirements, etc

Confirm job schedule with client, if you have not received it from Project Coordinator. Critical dates in must be in writing

Approve Budget in a timely manner, typically a 24HR Turnover

Determine and maintain project scheduling

Maintain weekly contact with your customer

Layout preliminary schedule of installation showing rough-in, wire pull, device installation, start-up, and final test

Attend jobsite meetings when applicable

Get critical contact names and phone numbers such as electrical foreman, general contractor, etc

Visit jobsite at least once a week prior to WFE manning the job to keep up to date on job progress

Ensure that permit is obtained where required

Requisition project materials for the job

Plan Ahead

Estimate and order materials for installation

Request purchases of projects as to 'Just in Time' in order to improve cash flow

Coordinate with warehouse manager to stage equipment for job

Coordinate any changes in design or delivery with client prior to any changes. Also, notify any addicted WFE employee of the changes

Schedule Manpower

Daily scheduling of work force in-house with other Project Managers and Project Coordinator

Scheduling subcontractor work

Oversee quality standards of subcontractors

Approving Subcontract Cost

Forecast installation requirements-adjust work force as needed

Fill out and approve time sheets every Monday

Work overtime as approved (by Installation Manager) and necessary to meet job deadlines

Production

Supervise and/or install system in a cost effective but quality manner

Maintain accurate job file including all correspondence, change orders, and up to date as-built drawings

Perform programming of system as needed, verifying that system will meet all code and specification requirements

Perform preliminary test and final test with AHJ and/or customer

Certify system as required by the State of Texas and local AHJ

Schedule and Perform customer training of the system as necessary. (With service tech)

Turn in all as-built drawings, signed FMLs to Installation Admin Staff, programming disc., signoff sheets to Installation Manger at jobs end and update Navision/PM Sheet accordingly

Administration

Track all in-progress jobs in PM Sheets

Submittal Package to Customer

Track labor and equipment costs for job

Track equipment order deliveries and notify PM

Coordinate returned equipment for credit from manufacturer

Submit billing information to accounting

Log bad equipment and list what’s wrong with it per job. Have warehouse manager sign it

Review job file at the end of the job for unpaid invoices

Close out; final payment and retainage, warranty letters, etc

Tools

Keep jobsite tools and equipment secure