Project Manager for Fire Alarm and Security - Riverside

Description

About the Company

With overt 50 years in the industry, SSD Alarm has grown to become one of the most respected providers of integrated security and fire solutions in the U.S. We are one of the largest independently owned security companies in the nation serving commercial, retail, residential, and Fortune 100 clients; we have built a strong reputation for technical expertise and service excellence.

SSD Alarm has an opening for a highly motivated Fire & Security Systems Project Manager to join our team in the Riverside, CA office. We are seeking experienced individuals who are interested in a long-term career path and are available to direct the day-to-day operations of staff while they are engaged in the construction installation and in-service testing of all Security Systems and Fire Projects to include infrastructure design, procurement, build and testing with the project being managed.

Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will effectively plan and control assigned projects by monitoring progress, managing procurement and recording production and job costs

• Provide hands -on support with installations when needed, setting the standard for excellence on site

• Conduct inspections, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical or logistical issues during the project

• Develop and maintain project schedule and budget to ensure project meets initial estimates
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
• Responsible for reviewing all associated contracts, specifications, drawings, scope of work, estimates, requirements and other pertinent project information and prepare a project plan for review
• Attend pre-construction pre-bid meetings and site surveys
• Oversee Submittal preparation and review

• Responsible job cost review at completion of assigned projects

• Oversee the assignment of multiple projects to staff members to obtain most effective utilization of resources to meet the Company's commitments to customers
• Responsible and accountable for the project management system and tools for all assigned projects from the time a project is acquired through the final payment of closed projects
• Complete Project Close Out Report to identify final changes in work scope, additional revenue opportunities and any hindrances that may delay close out and final payment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years Project Management/Supervisory experience 

• 7 years+ of field installation experience 

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Customer service oriented
• Possess leadership skills with a drive to mentor and grow a team
• Highly organized with ability to multitask
• Valid and clean driver's license

Knowledge of

• NEC
• Fire Alarm
• Intrusion Alarm

• Video

• Access Control

Pluses

• Experience with Lenel, Notifier & DMP

• California Journeyman Card

• Knowledge of IBC907 Requirements

• IP camera experience
• SQL Database administration
• Windows software configuration
• MS Project
• Extensive network knowledge
• Alarm agent card

Benefits:
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

*SSD Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background screening and drug testing. All resumes held in confidence.