Project Manager

Project Manager North Billerica, MA 01862 Ellis Fire Suppression, Inc. was established in 2005 and is based in Billerica, MA. We are a full-service contractor for the New England area, specializing in both water-based and chemical suppression systems, as well as fire alarms and extinguishers. Ellis has an on-site fabrication shop and 24-hour emergency response team. Our dedicated team is committed to providing excellence in fire protection. What we offerMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlex SpendingHealth Savings401(k)Profit SharingPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramLife and Disability Insurance OptionsSUMMARY:The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the completion of all assigned contract jobs, including profit and loss responsibility for assigned work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain contract documents throughout the life of the project and ensure changes from bulletins, addenda, etc. are addressed and processedCommunicate with site foreman to track change ordersProcess change orders in a timely fashion, to include regular follow-up with GC/CM for updatesCoordinate with Designer to submit RFIs when necessaryMaintain continual communications with and provide regular status updates to the GC/CMAttend weekly jobsite meetings, and communicate results with job designer as neededPerform weekly safety walkthroughs and site safety audits, and document completionEnsure completion of weekly toolbox talks, to include submission to the Safety ManagerCollect timesheets from field personnel to submit to Branch ManagerPerform monthly billing updates for all assigned contract jobsCoordinate with Designer to submit required job closeout documentationSubmit documentation and application for construction permits when requiredAssist in preparation of monthly WIP updates for assigned contract jobsAttend turnover meetings with sales and design personnel for new jobsOversee weekly project manpower requirements for schedulingMaterial/equipment ordering and oversight for jobs (as applicable between designer and shop coordinator)Maintain communications and coordination (including drawings and testing) with fire marshalSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises the field personnel working on their assigned jobsQUALIFICATIONS:Good oral, written and telephone communication skillsGood customer service skillsModerate to advanced computer skillsTime management, organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to read and analyze building construction documentsGood mathematical skills with the ability to read, understand and create financial reportsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma / GED requiredAssociates degree preferredKnowledge of CAD design preferredPrevious experience in the Project Management field, preferably in the Fire Protection industry, or equivalent combination of experience and schoolingCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid State Driver LicensePHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:Office environment moderate noiseConstruction job sites moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, subject to all types of weather, may be subject to heightsAbility to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spacesAbility to lift up to 50 pounds at a timeLIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Created: 2025-10-04