What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure:

Our Construction Managers coordinate and deliver multiple, simultaneous Fire/Life Safety projects of various complexities. The Construction Manager will have fiscal responsibility for all project facets, including project billing, job cost reporting, and overall customer satisfaction. As a Construction Manager, you will supervise, direct, and motivate the project team during the planning, estimating, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover, and warranty phases of assigned projects.

This position supports Fire/Life Safety Construction Projects in the Metro NY/NYC area.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in pre-bid reviews and Sales-to-Operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout
• Assist with project development including leading site walks with subcontractors, reviewing bids for accuracy and compliance to bid documents, and identifying areas of risk
• Manage the development of project plans in advance of project activity to ensure effective execution by the project team and the subcontractors; monitor compliance with the pre-determined execution plan
• Develop and maintain the project risk register and coordinate risk mitigation actions
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of engineering re-estimate reports, utilize financial and monthly forecasts to manage and contain costs, develop a cost-control plan with team members to monitor, manage, and control costs
• Prepare or oversee preparation of progress billings; pursue timely payments from the customer and authorize payments to material suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work
• Work with procurement team to develop procurement plan for each project; obtain subcontractor bids and proposals, evaluate subcontractor proposals with the development team members, and select reliable subcontractors to provide electrical, plumbing, lighting, mechanical, specialized construction, or other services; with procurement team support, lead negotiations with subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Develop, track, and manage project schedules; develop safety and quality plans for assigned projects; manage submittals, change orders, and requests for information; manage subcontractor installations
• Document all meetings with customers and contractors; prepare meeting agendas and minutes
• Ensure all permits and licenses are secured for each assigned project
• Participate in customer presentations
• Coordinate resources to complete successful start–up and commissioning of the systems to the end user
• Participate in job site final walk-thru and manage the completion of all close-out documentation such as as-built drawings, system operating instructions, project records, and final billings, collections, and payments; transfer or return excess materials
• Manage, collaborate with, and give direction to internal Project Managers, Schedulers, and Commercial Project Managers on individual projects

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred, however, candidates with extensive experience along with a High School Diploma or state-recognized GED, will also be considered
• Technical experience and project/construction management in the commercial fire alarm and life safety industry; 10+ years preferred 
• PMP Certification a plus, but not required
• Knowledgeable in local and national (NFPA) fire alarm codes and regulations 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry applications; ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams 
• Excellent contracting skills and an understanding of job financial reports with the ability to apply these in managing assigned projects
• Strong leadership, presentation, and listening skills
• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations

This position may support a Siemens customer who may require all employees and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision plans with options
• Matching 401(k)
• Competitive flexible time-off plan, holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Extensive product training and professional career development
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available