Safety and Fire Protection Project Manager

Life Safety and Fire Protection Project Manager

Job Location:

Richmond, VA, USA

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge. At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game.

Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY: KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION:
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Manage and monitor all facilities, life safety and fire protection conditions on a large campus of classroom, residential, laboratory, administrative offices, and recreation facilities.
• Develop, administer, and manage small to large construction projects to correct deficiencies in infrastructure and facilities.
• Conduct and coordinate with facility occupants and local official audits, inspections, and drills to comply with state and local codes for safety and fire compliance.
• Work and coordinate with facilities maintenance staff on technical deficiencies and facilities requirements.
• Organize and run Project and facilities meetings with owners/occupants to provide status on projects and facility conditions.
• Provide contract administrative services and support.
• Investigate and facilitate design changes with the designer for unforeseen uncovered conditions and/or necessary design modifications.
• Interpret plans and specifications.
• Review means, methods, and sequence of construction conforms to the plans and specifications and occupant operations.
• Interacting between Contractor and Agency to coordinate, plan, and schedule contractors work to be as least disruptive to Agency operations and functions as possible.
• Provide Design manager service during design.
• Communicate frequently with the Agency and facility users to advise owner of technical matters, schedule issues, or contract changes.
• Review Contractor daily reports documents accurately include all items required by the contract.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Working knowledge of fire alarm, sprinkler, detection and control systems. NFPA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems and their integration with fire alarm systems.
• Hold a degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, or an Engineering discipline. Experience may substitute. PMP, CCM, PE or NFPA certifications preferred.
• Some familiarity with management of state agency contracts which are governed by the Virginia Department of General Services and Department of Engineering and Buildings (DEB) is important and strongly…