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A bit about us:

FIRS SPRINKLER PROJECT MANAGER - ESTIMATOR

Our client is a well-established and respected fire protection contractor based out of Los Angeles and for over 65 years, they have been providing, design, fabrication, installation and maintenance services of commercial and industrial fire protection systems. Their services include design-build, tenant improvements, inspections & servicing, engineering & design and fabrication.

Why join us?

Competitive salary ($125K)
Full Benefits (medical dental vision)
Bonus (discretionary)
ESOP Program (shares received after 1 year & fully vested in 6 years)
Stability and career growth potential

Job Details

Responsibilities:

  • Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to keep to the schedule
  • Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and system possibilities
  • Regularly attend the PM/Design department meeting and discuss relevant topics
  • Estimate and manage fire sprinkler system installations correctly and economically while keeping schedules and minimizing overages
  • Have a good work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Offer experience-based ideas and insight to the team while listening to others and learning from their experiences
  • Learn to read and understand fire protection and construction drawings
  • Learn to read and understand contracts and change orders
  • Make sure all permits and submissions are correct and up to date
  • Conduct field surveys when required
  • Coordinate kickoff meetings with Design for new project turnover
  • Establish and maintain communication with customers and other contractors pertaining to work schedules, progress reports, change orders, etc.
  • Work closely with field and design staff on project specifications, staff needs and change orders
  • Follow the fab schedule to make sure your projects are getting pipe when they need it
  • Monitor project purchase orders, change orders, weekly Minutes meetings, and attend bi-monthly meetings
  • Track project labor and material costs for correctness and job performance
  • Use leadership skills, including ability to communicate, address personnel issues and make fair decisions related to project demands, customer service and employee assignments
  • Perform work in an efficient and organized matter and maintain thorough record keeping skills
  • Professionally communicate with customers and provide excellent customer service
  • Manage multiple projects and make recommendations in response to changing conditions to meet contract schedules
  • Manage project budgets; identify budget changes throughout the life of the project. Submit change orders and review billing timely to ensure the projects financial health
  • Communicate with the field
  • Maintain good records for future use
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers
  • Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
  • Ensure accuracy throughout with acute attention to detail
  • Submit RFI’s when necessary for project clarity
  • Store all digital information in the correct folder on the server to ensure their safety and make them available to everyone

Estimating Duties:
  • Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure pipe sizing
  • Layout and price seismic bracing
  • Layout and bid underground systems
  • Perform hydrant calculations
  • Estimate projects for the Sales Department on time and per specs and drawings
  • Book new jobs and update the database

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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