Fire​/Safety Systems Project Manager

Overview

At Siemens we enable sustainable progress through technology. Our Smart Buildings create efficient, safe, adaptable environments. We are seeking a Project Manager to support a customer in Abilene, TX. The candidate must live in either Abilene, TX, or the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and be willing and able to travel heavily to Abilene if located in the DFW area.

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions and establish comprehensive project schedules in coordination with the team while identifying crucial installation timelines.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and materials required for project completion and actively participate in project cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency.
• Assist the Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors, coordinating their activities to align with the project scope, schedules, and fiscal requirements while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
• Conduct orientations for project technicians, providing all necessary project documentation such as scope of work, technical drawings, project contacts, and application-engineered diagrams.
• Diligently track project resources and progress, documenting any events impacting the schedule, scope, and overall efficiency; identify and pursue opportunities for project‑specific change orders.
• Manage project‑specific billing coordination with the accounting team and Operations Manager, schedule commissioning resources, expedite the return of mark‑ups for as‑built development, and ensure timely completion of project‑specific close‑out documentation.

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED.
• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience with an emphasis on working with new construction contracts.
• If the selected candidate lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, travel for this role will be approximately 80%. If the selected candidate lives in the Abilene, TX area, the travel for this position will be low.
• The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry.
• Knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

The pay range for this position is $75,684 – $129,744 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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