Alarm & Detection Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities. Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems.

Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan — Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer paid Life Insurance

Alarm & Detection Project Manager

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. The salary range for this position is $32-$37/hour depending on experience.

• Conduct long range project planning and scheduling
• Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
• Ensure proper staffing on each project to produce maximum productivity
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
• Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in a timely manner
• Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
• Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
• Review drawings and assist/lead during field check stage of the project
• Forecast future manpower requirements
• Oversee work of subcontractors
• Ensure work complies with codes and permits
• Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
• Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
• Maintain historical records of all functions for future use
• Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers
• May also conduct estimating and design functions

• Three plus years proven experience in the fire alarm, security and low voltage industry
• Experience working with electrical contractors, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
• NICET level II in fire alarm preferred
• High Level of self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen and background check

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Western States Fire Protection