Fire Alarm Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related programs).
• Experience with construction management software, such as CMiC, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of relevant construction, project coordination, project management, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets Company requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and personable demeanor.
• Additional education or training in construction, project management, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-5 years of relevant construction or related experience is preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Must be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.

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.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.