Project Manager

LVC Companies is a fast-growing organization that is looking to add to its existing team. LVC Companies is a full-service commercial fire protection contractor that specializes in the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.

We have several key openings and are looking to add to our team due to tremendous growth in the market. We want high-energy individuals with the desire and work ethic to support growth. If you want to be a part of something where you can influence the future direction of an organization, apply for one of our great opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can lead projects to ensure a successful outcome for the company and our customers. Project Managers at LVC Companies are involved early on in the project working with Management as well as other functional areas of the Company to create a quality and efficient installation of our projects. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for project execution, budget, scheduling, and performance. This candate will also manage the change order process on projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordination and management of all assigned installation/contract jobs
• Coordinate project milestones with internal departments, such as estimating, design, purchasing, fabrication, and installation
• Lead internal project meetings, including meetings focused on project kickoff, job progress, design coordination, fabrication scheduling, budget to actual hours, etc.
• Oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation
• Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure proper handover of job information and determine appropriate safety assessments through the life of the project
• Attend job site meetings as a company representative with a customer or other project stakeholders, such as general contractors
• Lead coordination of project close-out/commissioning of systems with Authority Having Jurisdiction, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manger, etc.
• Track, manage and approve all contract change orders
• Maintain accurate project progress/completion reports and ensure project logs and documentation files are maintained
• Use ERP system to manage performance on jobs
• Review job plans and stock-lists/cut-sheets to improve job efficiency
• Job site visits to review status and progression needed for successful timely completion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Direct work experience in project management (minimum of 3 years)
• Knowledge of Fire Protection, Plumbing or Steam Fitting is preferred
• Experience in project planning with a proven history of successfully executing commercial and industrial projects ranging from $100K to $5MM in revenue
• Ability to problem solve and work through challenges that come up throughout the life of a project
• Proven experience in utilizing project management software

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
• Must be able to apply effective project management techniques to maximize job performance across all process stages
• Self-starter, with strong initiative and leadership skills
• Team oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communicator and ability to act as a facilitator for project meetings
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building codes are preferred

LVC Companies, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer