Fire Alarm Project Manager

POSTING POSITION: Fire Alarm Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Operations Director

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

WHO WE ARE:

If you’re tired of being a small player in a big company, Integrated Building Solutions (“IBS”) might be the place for you to be seen, heard, and contribute. We are a small company with a nation-wide reach. We describe ourselves as being weird in an exceptionally good way because we care about doing the right thing for our customers and finding a way to get things done where other companies don’t or won’t. “We love spending our customer’s money, but we hate wasting it.” And the “weird” part is, we mean it.

IBS is a nationally recognized specialized general contractor in electrical, fire, and HVAC systems. We provide a life cycle of services including consulting, engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance, and training throughout North America.

IBS runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

Gives clear directions

Makes sure you have the necessary tools

Acts with the greater good in mind

Delegates appropriately

Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company

Makes their expectations clear

Has effective meetings

At a minimum, meets one-on-one with you quarterly

Rewards and recognizes your performance

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

As an EOS “Traction” company (Right Person/Right Seat) the successful candidate is a fully competent fire alarm project manager with functional knowledge and in-depth experience in commercial construction, including electrical, fire, and HVAC systems.

Specific responsibilities include:

Project estimating

Determining resources (labor, equipment, and materials) from project start to finish

Planning to ensure deadlines are met and costs are within budget

Oversee/manage field personnel/subcontractors daily

Ensure accuracy and consistency; maintain, meet, or exceed construction standards/codes

Develop/Maintain customer relationships to secure future work

Always searching for new opportunities

This role will be accountable for quarterly and annual goals which can pay significant incentive pay:

Recognized Gross Profit %

Training & Development

In-person Customer Interactions

ABOUT YOU (RIGHT PERSON):

You are the right person in the right seat if you have demonstrated skills that reflect our core values: We CARE, We LISTEN, We ANTICIPATE, We INNOVATE, and We DO. You bring a minimum of three (3) years of experience working for a fire alarm design build contractor. You have thorough knowledge of NFPA and can produce on-time and profitable projects demonstrating the following:

Creativity - you are a creative problem solver.

Influencer - high level of PM expertise to influence direct reports & clients to sell ideas and shape decision criteria.

Humor - our office environment is relaxed yet professional; a good sense of humor is required to fit within the culture.

Travel - overnight travel approximately 20% of the time (10 weeks/yr); travel as the job requires.

Financial Literacy - a clear understanding of key financial concepts.

Group Presentation Skills - deliver training to both prospects and clients.

Account Management - this role is forward-facing with clients and ensures client delight.

You possess meticulous work habits including close attention to detail, time management, people skills, problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational skills, ability to effectively communicate and present technical information verbally and in writing via Microsoft Office applications (mainly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

ABOUT YOU (WRONG PERSON):

You’re looking for a temporary job.

You don’t want to continue learning.

You are easily offended.

You don’t own reliable transportation.

You’re nervous about a background check.

You can’t or won’t pass a drug test.

You have a driving record with more than a couple minor blemishes.

You believe society owes you something.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education: High School diploma with trade and/or college project management schooling or related field.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years working for a fire alarm contractor who also performs installation services.

Certifications: NICET certified preferred.

BENEFITS:

Heath / Dental / Life / LTD

401(k) Safe Harbor

PTO

Fuel Allowance

Mobile Phone Allowance

Professional development assistance

Airline / Hotel / Rental Car Points

Relocation Assistance

IBS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.