Job Description
Job Description
High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of fire alarm, life safety, security products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), card access, camera surveillance and intrusion systems. High Rise is a member of the SCUTUM Group. SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic, cyber and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.
At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system solutions throughout New York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for a Associate Project Manager to provide exceptional preventive and maintenance service for the organization’s clients, while providing exceptional client customer service, helping to achieve the company’s vision, mission and culture. With a solid reputation in the market, ever so growing client base, cutting edge products and services, now is a great time to join our team.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree and 2 years of relevant project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum 2 years of fire alarm, life safety, or related project management experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, resources, deliverables, and overall execution.
- Coordinate with internal teams, field staff, subcontractors, clients, contractors, architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on schedule.
- Support project reviews, site visits, pre-tests, and FDNY inspections to maintain quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate changes, commissioning progress, risks, and solutions clearly with internal teams and clients.
- Manage small to medium design-build, prime, fire alarm, and security installation projects, including budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and field supervision.
- Support Sales with walkthroughs and takeoffs to help develop accurate and competitive project pricing.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong project management, budgeting, communication, problem-solving, and execution skills across multiple concurrent projects.
- Knowledge of fire alarm systems, electrical theory, blueprints, applicable NYC, NFPA, ADA, and building codes; EST product knowledge preferred.
- Self-directed team player with Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to work effectively under pressure in office and field environments.
Core Competencies
- Technical knowledge and project execution
- Accountability, dependability, and initiative
- Client service, communication, and collaboration
- Sound judgment, decision-making, ethics, and integrity
Company-Sponsored Certifications and Training
- OSHA 30-Hour, DOB 4-Hour Scaffolding, HRFS Project Manager, EST Product, project management, and client service training programs
- Six Sigma Green Belt and NICET Level II
High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k match and Profit-Sharing contributions.
High Rise offers a variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.
Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.
Come explore the possibilities at High Rise.