Project Manager and Designer (Entry-Level)

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities. Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment. What we offer:

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Project Manager and Designer (Entry-Level)

This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, material procurement, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

The pay range for this position is $50-70k per year, depending on level of experience.

Job Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and general contractor / owner to gather the required information to design the project’s fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm system

Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities

Create detailed drawings through extensive use of CAD type software

Procurement of all material required throughout the project

Perform hydraulic calculations

Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work

Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use

Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations

Coordinate with other departments within office and field technicians to ensure proper handover of job information

Conduct long range project planning and scheduling

Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements

Directly manage field labor force of assigned projects to assure maximum productivity

Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements

Manage cost estimating for changes in work and submit in a timely manner

Process project billings and monitor outstanding invoices

Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines

Forecast future manpower requirements

Oversee work of subcontractors

Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required

Ensure work complies with codes and permits

Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related program of study

Experience with CAD software

Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

Detail orientated with an ability to organize and effectively manage multiple complex tasks and solve problems

Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment

Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills

Highly motivated and proactive

Excellent communication skills-written and verbal

Previous construction industry experience is preferred

Must be able to pass a background check and post offer drug screen

Valid driver’s license is required

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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