Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Milton J Wood Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for our Savannah, Georgia office. We are an Employee-Owned company that designs, estimates, and builds fire sprinkler and suppression systems for an industrial client base across the southeastern United States, and more than 90% of our business is repeat work.
This position is for a well-rounded sprinkler professional with a design background who can carry a project from bid to closeout: estimate and sell the work, then run the job and its finances. You will manage medium to large projects, build long-term client relationships, and help grow the Savannah office's book of business.
The right candidate understands the contracting business, is well organized, and communicates clearly with clients, engineers, inspectors, and field crews.
Key Responsibilities

Evaluate RFPs, specifications, and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks.
Prepare takeoffs, labor and material estimates, and proposals that meet the RFP requirements, with a clear scope and stated exclusions.
Interact with and provide input to our engineering and design team on layouts, hydraulic calculations, and shop drawings.
Manage shop drawing, submittal, and permit approvals with the engineer and the authority having jurisdiction.
Manage procurement, fabrication, and material and equipment delivery to meet the project schedule.
Build and maintain the project schedule, and identify impacts to the critical path early.
Direct superintendents and foremen, and schedule and coordinate manpower between projects.
Manage contract compliance and documentation, and notify the client in writing of any change before the cost is committed.
Prepare monthly billing from the schedule of values, track cost against the estimate, and report projected profit monthly.
Manage testing, acceptance inspections, and closeout documentation, and monitor jobsite safety throughout.
Retain and grow existing clients, and pursue new industrial clients and opportunities.
Required Experience

Minimum 5 years in the fire sprinkler industry, with experience in estimating and project management.
Experience with wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems on industrial or large commercial projects.
Experience or a background in sprinkler design and hydraulic calculations, enough to read a design and spot problems before they reach the field.
Working knowledge of NFPA 13 and the related standards for standpipes, fire pumps, underground mains, and inspection and testing (NFPA 14, 20, 24, and 25).
Understanding of the contracting business: construction contracts and flow-down terms, change orders, schedules of values, pay applications, retainage, and lien waivers.
Well organized, with a track record of running several projects and estimates at once, on schedule and on budget.
Clear, prompt written and verbal communication with owners, general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and field crews.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and a scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project.
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company requirements.
Certifications and Training (MJW will provide)

Qualified candidates who do not already hold these will be trained and certified by MJW.
NICET certification support: MJW pays exam fees and a prep class for each level, and NICET certification places you in a higher pay band.
Preferred Qualifications

NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout, Level III or IV.
Field and/or design leadership experience, such as foreman, superintendent, lead designer, or design manager.
Experience leading a branch or division is a plus and may open the door to other opportunities at MJW.
Georgia fire sprinkler Certificate of Competency, or eligibility to obtain one.
Experience with foam, fire pump, and special hazard systems.
Experience on projects at operating industrial plants.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related field.
Established relationships with industrial owners and general contractors in the Savannah region.
Full-time position based in our Savannah, Georgia office, with regular travel to job sites.
Start date is flexible for the right candidate.
Must be able to pass a background check and meet client site-access requirements.
Vehicle allowance provided.
Relocation assistance available.
Compensation: competitive salary and bonus.
Employee Ownership

MJW has been employee-owned since 2000. Eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is funded entirely by company contributions, with no employee contributions required. ESOP contributions and any earnings are generally tax-deferred until distributed. Contributions, account values, and eligibility are subject to the terms of the plan and may vary from year to year.
What can we offer you?

MJW offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future.
We are an industrial construction, engineering, and fire protection firm with more than 55 years of experience. Our international reputation for completing projects on time and on budget is built on comprehensive in-house expertise that enables us to self-perform all aspects of a project and maintain complete control over quality, cost, and schedule. Our goal is to deliver the most effective combination of cost and performance on every job, every day.
As an employee-owned company, we take great pride in our commitment to safety and continuous employee training to successfully complete complex tasks in challenging industrial environments. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, ESOP, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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