Be a part of some of Dallas’ largest commercial life safety projects. An established and growing company with locations across Texas is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large scale commercial fire alarm projects.  

Company Information 

Founded in 1984, a provider of fire and safety solutions, our client is dedicated to providing value driven, fair and competitively priced products and services. The company emphasizes safety as a priority and not a secondary phase of the operation to devote attention only when it is convenient. The products and services provided are the best in quality and are competitively priced. The combination of integrity, reliability, and commitment makes Safety one of the most effective fire protection specialists in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 

What is in it for you? 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance Options 

• Life Insurance 

• Matching 401K 

• Paid Vacation & Holidays 

• Continuing Education 

• Competitive Base Salary 

• Career Advancement 

• Bonus Plan 

Your Role with the Company 

The Project Manager is responsible for leading installation teams to success through planning, coordination and management/supervision of Fire Alarm and other Life Safety System installation and retrofit projects. The Project Manager will manage material and manpower scheduling and other logistics associated with successful project completion. This position will require time in the field as well as in the office and will require an individual well rounded in all aspects of the installation of fire alarm systems. This position is a combination of field superintendent and office project manager and only candidates who possess the ability to do both will be considered. Expect a 60/40 split between time spent in the office and the field.

Background Profile

• 5 -10 Years of Life Safety System Project Management.

• Capable of Managing multiple fire alarm projects upwards of 500K in value each.

• Ability to manage 3-5 million projects a year.

• Ability to assist with design as needed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Risk management and conflict resolution skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to multitask

• Excellent customer service skills

• Manage manpower scheduling

• Handle billing and take offs when needed

• Assist with design as needed

• Manage multiple access control, surveillance, and alarm projects in up to an exceeding 500K in value each.

• Manage the pre installation planning with installation team, vendors, General Contractor, customers, etc.

• Create project markups, read prints and other prep to prepare for submission to the authority that has jurisdiction

• Manage the planning and installation of cabling with installation team.

• Coordinate and Manage subcontractors and temporary staff.

• Track and manage change orders, project hours, overages, man hours, etc.

• Achieve installation success on time and under budget.

• Manage project final billing.

• Develop and maintain project records and deliverables.

For immediate consideration call or text us at 1-469-930-7515, drop by Monday through Friday between 8-5 PM at 8200 Springwood Dr. #245 Irving, or send your resume to dalcable@tradestarinc.com