Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place . Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence .

• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

The Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended. He/she will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. He/she is responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project.

Through coordination with the site superintendent, the PM will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

• 100% Ownership of all projects assigned.
• Responsible for
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  • Project Turnover Meeting (Sales to Project Team)
  • Reviewing and understanding all contract documents (Contract, Plans, Specifications, Schedule, etc.) “Rules of the Game”
    • Schedule of Values – Front Loaded
    • Insurance Certificate
    • Bond – if required
  • Project Budget “Battle Plan”
    • Conduct Monthly Cost to Complete
    • Identify and Act on issues early – No Late Write-Downs.
  • Project Planning
  • Project Elements
    • Schedule – Dates Matter
    • Design/ Submittals/ RFI’s/ Approvals/ Coordination/ Permits
    • Material Procurement/ Deliveries/ Receiving/ Approval for Payment.
    • Subcontract Procurement/ Management
      • Subcontract Agreement
        • Verify current Master Subcontract Agreement (MSA) is in place
          • PO identifying scope of work/ price referencing MSA
        • Single Project Agreement
        • Purchase Order with subcontractor terms and conditions
        • Current W9 and Insurance Certificate
        • Supervision of subcontractor on site
        • Verify work complete and stored/ approve payments
      • Equipment and Tools Procurement/ Deliveries/ Receiving/ Approval for Payment
      • Project Turnover Meeting (Project Team to Field Leader)
      • Field Operations
        • Manage crew size and mix rate
        • Support the field
        • Attend jobsite meetings
        • Regularly walk project
          • Safety Audits
          • Check Progress
          • Check Quality
          • Create internal punch-lists
        • Schedule system inspections/ testing
      • Billing/ Collections
        • Know the billing date
        • Submit proforma billing for approval prior to sending actual invoice
        • Follow up and ask for payment – No 120-day AR – Be cash positive
        • Bill Retainage
      • Change Order Management
        • Know the rules
        • Submit promptly
        • Follow-up
      • Project Close-out
        • As-builts
        • Warranty
        • Operations & Maintenance Manuals
        • Other contract specific requirements
        • Inspection proposal/ contract
      • Project Safety, Risk, and Quality
        • Personally, conduct two Job Site Safety Audits per month.
        • Manage your claims and injuries while following IFP/ APi Group policies and procedures.
        • Hold Team accountable to the following:
          • Completing and turning in Weekly Tool Box Talks
          • Completing and turning in Daily Job Hazard Analysis/ Daily Huddle
          • Completing and turning in Daily Lift Inspection forms
          • Complete and turn in Monthly Vehicle Inspection Forms
        • Delivering Project on Time and on Budget
        • Maintain/ Develop Caring and Enduring Relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
  JOB EXPECTATIONS
  • Cash
    • No 120-day AR
    • Maintain overbilling status on projects
    • Achieve Positive cashflow on projects
  • Safety/ Risk – “Commitment to Zero”
    • Zero at fault Auto Accidents.
    • Zero General Liability Claims.
    • Zero OSHA Recordable Injuries.
    • Zero Workman’s Compensation Injuries.
    • Zero Lost Time Injuries.
    • Personally, conduct two Job Site Safety Audits per month.
  • No late project write-downs – after 75% complete
  • Average 25% gross margin on projects

  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

  All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon…