Fire Alarm Project Manager

Milton J Wood Fire Protection, an employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager for our Jacksonville, Florida office. We design, install, program, and service fire alarm and emergency communication systems for industrial, government, and commercial clients across the southeastern United States, and more than 90% of our business is repeat work. This position is for a well-rounded fire alarm 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 Jacksonville office's fire alarm 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 device and wiring 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 device layouts, battery and voltage-drop calculations, sequences of operation, and shop drawings. Manage shop drawing, submittal, and permit approvals with the engineer and the authority having jurisdiction. Manage equipment procurement with manufacturers and distributors, 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 fire alarm technicians and installers, and schedule and coordinate manpower and any electrical subcontractors between projects. Coordinate system interfaces with other trades, including sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, door release, and special hazard releasing systems. 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 programming, pretesting, acceptance testing with the authority having jurisdiction, owner training, and closeout documentation, and monitor jobsite safety throughout. Retain and grow existing clients, and pursue new clients and opportunities, including inspection and service work on the systems we install. Required Experience Minimum 5 years in the fire alarm industry, with experience in estimating and project management. Experience with addressable fire alarm, voice evacuation, and mass notification systems on industrial, government, or large commercial projects. Experience or a background in fire alarm design, including device layout and battery and voltage-drop calculations, enough to read a design and spot problems before they reach the field. Working knowledge of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), the fire alarm requirements of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). 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-certified employees move into higher pay bands. Preferred Qualifications NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level III or IV. Field and/or design leadership experience, such as lead technician, foreman, superintendent, lead designer, or design manager. Florida Alarm System Contractor I (EF) or Electrical Contractor (EC) license, or eligibility to obtain one. Experience with releasing systems for clean agent, foam, deluge, and pre-action systems. Experience on federal and military projects, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) requirements. Experience on projects at operating industrial plants. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related field. Established relationships with owners, general contractors, and electrical contractors in the Northeast Florida region. Full-time position based in our Jacksonville, Florida 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, including access to military installations. Vehicle allowance. Relocation assistance available. Compensation: competitive salary and bonus, plus employee ownership through our ESOP. What can we offer you? MJW offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. 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. 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 ESOP, 401k, medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance. 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