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About the Role

High Rise Fire and Security is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide exceptional preventive and maintenance service for clients, ensuring client satisfaction and contributing to the company's vision, mission, and culture. This role offers an opportunity to join a growing company with a solid reputation, an expanding client base, and cutting-edge products and services.

Responsibilities

• Review project status with HRFS Engineer.
• Strategize optimal job completion through project plan creation and implementation.
• Develop project plans with deliverables, milestones, costs, resources, and schedules.
• Lead project management and execution to meet or exceed objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate job scope with clients and Field Service Managers (FSMs).
• Report on project progress regularly.
• Conduct on-site project review meetings for quality assurance and scope support.
• Document drawing numbers and revision dates for final record documents.
• Provide the Sales Department with changes via Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Record changes on the commissioning progress report log.
• Conduct pre-test and FDNY inspections.
• Identify code and non-conformance issues, recommending alternative solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Address project problems encountered or identified.
• Manage project budgeting, leveling, and sub-contractor supervision for prime projects.
• Collaborate with Salesperson on site walkthroughs and takeoffs for optimal job pricing.
• Work on complex, large design-build and prime projects.
• Conduct trainings for employees and clients on NYC and national codes.
• Conduct technical trainings on fire alarm products.
• Train lower-level Project Managers on project management theories and skills.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on business and organization development projects.

Requirements

• Two-year Associate’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of project management experience in a similar industry, or 8 years of equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to implement registry to eliminate, avoid, mitigate, and accept project risks.
• Ability to execute the Department of Operations SOP as written and implied.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and application, and basic electrical theories.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems operation and functions, and fire alarm products (EST products preferred).
• Ability to read and review blueprints.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases simultaneously.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working independently and in a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure while preparing multiple projects.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet client expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers, and management.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Advanced project management and implementation skills.
• Exceptional writing skills in procedure reporting.
• Ability to lead and manage a team in successful project execution.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced technical skills through knowledge transfer.
• Expert knowledge of local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of local and national sprinkler, elevator, and electrical codes, mechanical code, and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable New York City building code.

Skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• SOP Execution
• Electronic Circuits
• Electrical Theories
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Blueprint Reading
• Multi-project Management
• Independent Work
• Team Collaboration
• Working Under Pressure
• Flexible Hours
• Effective Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Technical Writing
• Team Leadership
• Knowledge Transfer
• Code Compliance (NFPA, NYC Building Code, Sprinkler, Elevator, Electrical, Mechanical, ADA)
• Client Relations
• Field Service Management Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Scope Management
• Document Control
• Budgeting
• Sub-contractor Supervision
• Sales Collaboration
• Training Delivery

Location

• New York City Metro Area

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Associate's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k match
• Profit-Sharing contributions

About the Company

• High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading provider of fire alarm, life safety, and security systems solutions.
• The company offers a broad range of products and services, including design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), card access, camera surveillance, and intrusion systems.
• High Rise is part of the SCUTUM Group, a European life safety company with offices across Europe.
• SCUTUM Group enhances solutions with expertise in electronic, cyber, and defense security, including an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.
• High Rise maintains thorough industry knowledge and expertise in local code requirements.
• Employees possess comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in life safety system solutions throughout the New York City Metro Area.
• The company offers exciting career development opportunities, a robust learning and development platform, training, mentoring, peer-to-peer coaching, and dynamic information exchange.
• High Rise provides a collaborative work environment where employees are engaged and work together to deliver top-quality service.