Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of fire alarm, life safety, security products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), card access, camera surveillance and intrusion systems. High Rise is a member of the SCUTUM Group. SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic, cyber and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.

At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system solutions throughout New York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for an Associate Project Manager to provide exceptional preventive and maintenance service for the organization's clients, while providing exceptional client customer service, helping to achieve the company's vision, mission and culture. With a solid reputation in the market, ever so growing client base, cutting edge products and services, now is a great time to join our team.

Required Education and Experience

• Two-year Associate's degree in Engineering or 4 years of project management experience in similar industry

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project status with HRFS Project Engineer.
• Strategize the most optimal way to complete job, i.e. creating and implementing a project plan.
• Develop project plans with deliverables and milestones, costs, assigned resources, and schedules and lead project management and execution to meet or exceed project objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and FSMs on job scope and report on progress on a regular basis.
• Conduct regular On-site Status Project Review appropriately to provide quality assurance and technical support to client and HRFS Technician.
• Inquire about and document drawing numbers with revision dates of any changes or job additions/deletions to facilitate the amendments for the final documents of record.
• Provide Sales Department with any changes through RFP and record on commissioning progress report log.
• Conduct NYFD pre-test inspection.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions to client/office.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, materials used, and communicate any problem encountered or identified with the alarm system on work order to the (?).
• Manage and maintain smooth working relationships with contractors, clients, architects, 3rd party vendors, and engineers.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to execute the Department of Engineering SOP as written and implied
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and application, and all basic electrical theories
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems operation and functions, and fire alarm products (EST products preferred)
• Ability to read and review blueprints
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other relevant applications
• Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to work well under pressure while preparing multiple projects
• Ability to work flexible hours to ensure client expectations are met
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers, and management
• Good problem-solving/decision-making, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Good time management skills
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and integrate the HRF client service model when working with clients

Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Accountability and Dependability
• Results Focus and Initiative
• Client Service Focus and Effective Communication
• Relationship Building and Collaboration
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Ethics and Integrity

Certifications and Trainings

• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Certification
• 4-Hour DOB Scaffolding Safety Certification
• HRFS PE Training Program
• Client Service Training Program
• Time to Service Training Program
• Communicate to Service Training Program
• NICET Level I Certification

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k match and Profit-Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers a variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.

Come explore the possibilities at High Rise.