Project Manager

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

College Station, TX

American Fire Protection Group (AFPG) is a people-first company with a proven track record of investing in our teammates. Our purpose of "Building Great Leaders" is at the forefront of everything we do.

AFPG is powered by APi Group – a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. Being a part of an organization like APi Group has many benefits, including highly competitive pay, industry leading benefits and perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

We often hear companies claim they are a "family" not just a "company." We strive to be a company that prioritizes the family YOU already have waiting for you at home. Creating a healthy work-life balance and ensuring everyone makes it home safely is our top priority.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Health, Dental, Vision and More
• 401(k) Plan – Matching %
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Define your career goals and create a plan that make the goals attainable
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer Paid Life Insurance

The primary purpose of Fire Sprinkler Project Manager position is to plan, coordinate, and deliver assigned projects safely, profitably, on schedule, and in accordance with customer expectations, contract requirements, and company standards. The Project Manager is an industry trained professional and serves as the central point of coordination between customers, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments throughout the life of a project.

This role is responsible for reviewing project scope and contract requirements, developing project plans and schedules, coordinating labor and materials, managing project financial performance, communicating progress to customers and leadership, and resolving issues that may affect project cost, quality, schedule, or customer satisfaction. The Project Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

Salary range from $70K - $110K based on experience and will be discussed through the recruiting process

Job Responsibilities

• Review project contracts, proposals, specifications, drawings, scope of work, and customer requirements before project execution.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and labor projections to support successful project completion.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers during project execution and maintain professional, responsive communication.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and coordinate internal resources, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate the ordering, delivery, tracking, and availability of required materials, equipment, and services.
• Schedule field labor, subcontractors, inspections, testing, and other project activities.
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Work closely with field supervisors, technicians, and installers to clarify scope, address job-site needs, and resolve project issues.
• Conduct or participate in job-site visits, progress meetings, customer meetings, and closeout meetings as needed.
• Identify potential project risks, schedule impacts, cost overruns, scope gaps, or customer concerns and develop solutions promptly. In addition, identify areas to improve upon the budget and schedule – beat the sheet mentality.
• Manage change orders, including identifying scope changes, preparing pricing, obtaining approvals, and tracking associated costs and revenue.
• Review labor hours, material usage, subcontractor costs, and other project expenses to maintain financial control of assigned projects.
• Track project billing milestones and coordinate accurate, timely invoicing with accounting and administrative staff.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, meeting notes, correspondence, change orders, purchase orders, submittals, closeout documents, and project records.
• Ensure required permits, inspections, testing, documentation, and customer deliverables are completed as required.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch-list completion, closeout documentation, final billing, and customer follow-up.
• Maintain awareness of applicable safety requirements and promote safe work practices throughout the project.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership, including schedule performance, financial status, risks, changes, and customer concerns.
• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, profitability, communication, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical training, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in project management, construction management, fire protection, life safety, mechanical, electrical, or a related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, labor, materials, customer communication, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, proposals, specifications, drawings, plans, and scopes of work.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgeting, job costing, labor tracking, material costs, change orders, and billing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with customers and project partners.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and communicate effectively with field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and project scheduling tools.
• Ability to learn and effectively use company ERP, project-management, estimating, scheduling, and document-control systems.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned projects, and remain accountable for results.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitude in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and commitment to quality.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites, customer locations, or project meetings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the fire protection, fire alarm, sprinkler, special hazards, or life-safety industry.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, inspections, and permitting requirements relevant to the work being managed.
• Experience with estimating, purchasing, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
• PMP certification, construction-management certification, NICET certification, or other relevant industry credentials.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoDesk, Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar project-management and document-review software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular driving, bending, reaching, climbing, and walking.