Fire Sprinkler Project Manager
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Summary
Accomplished Fire Protection project management professional with a track record of establishing standards, streamlining operations and developing business protocols that consistently improve team efficiency and performance.
Experienced Fire Protection Contracting specialist with expertise in managing the day to day operations of a company, managing workforce, project surveying and estimating, material procurement, stock listing, and mechanical drafting. Proven salesperson for installation, service and inspection contracts.
Career Highlights
Owner / President of a Fire Protection contracting company from 1998 to 2009
Managed projects for most major General Contractors in both New Jersey and New York City
Trained in estimating and sales by Grinnell Fire Protection, New York City, an industry market leader
Developed and managed companywide safety programs for several contractors
Implemented sales and marketing strategies that grew company client base and revenue
Created service agreement, installation contracts and inspection documents
Established service and inspection protocols to increase productivity
Designed and managed fire sprinkler systems for residential, commercial and industrial proerties
Experience
Project Manager, Absolute Protective Systems, Edison NJ August 2016 - present
Project manager with many varied responsibilities to help get the job done right and on time. Also manage the company service department in conjunction with the inspection manager.
Complete project management from conception to completion
Marketing and sales of service and inspection contracts to increase recurring revenue and client base
Heavy client interaction and problem solving
Streamlined the companywide safety program to help improve training and incident reporting programs
Monitor projects for compliance to bid specifications and drawings.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions
Review system design drawings for project coordination and material listing.
Manage all aspects of the service department
Construction Grant Manager, BEOF, Bayonne NJ October 2014-November 2015
Manager of several Superstorm Sandy home repair grant programs utilizing State of NJ funding. Also managed in house construction technicians for several senior citizen home repair and weatherization grants.
•Grant liaison for both County of Hudson and State of NJ Department of Community Affairs
•Interviewed and screened all potential applications for compliance to strict program guidelines.
•Reviewed and processed all grant documents including client applications.
•Awarded repair contracts based on estimates received thru bid process
•Managed all contractor involvement including estimates, insurance and invoicing
•Renovated 42 homes in 12 month grant period, deemed one of most effective programs in New Jersey
Project & Service Manager, Absolute Protective Systems, Edison NJ September 2009-September 2013
Project manager with many varied responsibilities to help get the job done right and on time. Also manage the company service department in conjunction with the inspection manager.
Complete project management from conception to completion
Marketing and sales of service and inspection contracts to increase recurring revenue and client base
Heavy client interaction and problem solving
Streamlined the companywide safety program to help improve training and incident reporting programs
Monitor projects for compliance to bid specifications and drawings.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions
Review system design drawings for project coordination and material listing.
Manage all aspects of the service department
Project Manager, Apex Fire Protection, East Stroudsburg PA January 2008 – September 2009
Project manager with a large non-union workforce. Constant technician support and onsite training.
Complete project management from conception to completion
Tracking of project for installation goals
Heavy client interaction and problem solving
Monitor projects for compliance to bid specifications and drawings.
Attend all project meetings
Review system design drawings for project coordination and material listing.
President / Partner, North Jersey Automatic Sprinkler, Paterson NJ August 1984 – January 2008
President of major Union affiliated subcontracting company. Managed every aspect of company operations including corporate finances. Managed in house pipe fabrication facility and warehouse.
Oversee the complete daily operations of company
Manage complete workforce of over 40 Union fire sprinkler fitters
Prepare labor reports manning reports as per Davis-Bacon, Prevailing Wage and Union requirements
Supervise operation of pipe fabrication operations
Responsible for all employee relations, including insurance and hiring
Develop all quotations, change orders and inspection reports.
Implemented computerized financial system
Led the successful acquisition of three other companies
Grew annual sales from $1M to $5M over a three year period
Sales Estimator, Grinnell Fire Protection, New York NY June 1990 – October 1993
Active member of company sales team. Prepared quotations for installation projects of various descriptions. Prepared marketing strategies to advance company brand throughout the New York City market
Develop quotations based on bid plans and specifications
Attend all pre bid meetings and jobsite surveys
Marketing of company to Architects, Engineers and public purchasing agents
Cold calling on general contractors and developers
Monitor projects for compliance to bid specifications and drawings.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions
Systems Designer / Superintendent, Higgins Fire Protection, Hillside NJ May 1986 – September 1990
System designer for installation projects of varying sizes. Responsible for surveying, coordination and stock listing of material Supervise installation teams and system inspectors
Complete system design management from conception to completion
Review system design drawings for project coordination and material listing.
Manage all aspects of the service and inspection department
Certifications & Honors
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Course
Inergen System Certification – Tyco / Ansul
TWIC Card – Port Authority of NY/NJ
Building Analyst Certification – Building Performance Institute
Building Envelope Certification – Building Performance Institute
NJ Real Estate License
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
National Certificate of Merit – Boy Scouts of America
Skills
Excellent communication, detail oriented, problem solving, project coordination, estimating, material procurement, equipment specification, prioritization, team leadership, customer presentations, marketing, MS Office, Excel, Word
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