Premier Fire & Security, an APi Group Life Safety USA company, has an opening for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a Fire Alarm Project Manager. This position will work from our Paducah KY office.

Premier Fire & Security has over 50 years experience in the fire suppression industry and has expanded its footprint to serve customers throughout the Southeast. We offer a range of services including: fire sprinkler systems, security systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazards systems, voice data systems and fire extinguisher products.

The essential roles and responsibilities are outlined below:

• Actively manage project work adhering to the documented Low Voltage process, standards and scheduling.
• Serve as an active and participating member of collaborations surrounding LV processes and standards.
• Serve as a visible leader, supporting peer Project Managers and design team, leading by example.
• Review and thoroughly understand company contractual rights, subcontract liabilities and responsibilities for assigned Project Work.
• Provide leadership to the team, resolve issues and solve problems that arise throughout the duration of the project for assigned work.
• Manage oversight of the project team and maintain project requirements for safety, quality, productivity to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project for assigned work.
• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Monitor staff performance and work with functional leaders (Technical leader, Engineering Leader, Logistics Manager) to ensure assigned work is completed.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
• Manage and monitor total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and serve as a support function within the team.
• Work with and support estimating reviews to ensure estimates are properly priced and adequate scope coverage for assigned work.
• Demonstrate expertise in project scheduling, manpower spend and overall workflow planning.
• Approve invoices, prepare and issues purchase orders for assigned projects.
• Provide complete closeout documentation and warranty coverage for assigned projects.
• Responsible for validating the engineering recommendation on the specification and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options etc.
• Document work by maintaining files for each job on company network and cloud-based site.
• Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.
• Lead with a safety and quality first mindset.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of low voltage systems and MEP expertise in commercial, industrial and health care spaces.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Experience in project management of fire alarmand mass notification projects and/or commercial and federal construction projects.
• Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs.
• 5 Years + Experience in the construction, fire alarm, low voltage field.
• NICET Certification is a plus

Key Requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.
• Pre-employment background investigation
• Acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Premier is a Drug Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.  Premier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Premier complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.  

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]