Project Manager
Fire Safety and Protection View all jobs
- Cambridge, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time

Job Description:The Project Manager reports to the General Manager and Senior Project Manager and is responsible for all aspects of projects including management of contractor sales, cost control on projects, project management, material preparation, work scheduling, and project breakdown.
- Report to the Senior Project Manager and General Manager.
- Lead a multidisciplined team dedicated to delivering highest standards, involving project and service work on time, within budget, and using best practices and standard.
- Submission of verbal and written reports covering potentials for sales new and existing, any potential customer product, service or system needs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and operational/product manuals.
- Establish contact and build relationships with clients, technicians, and subcontractors.
- Manage the equipment, materials ordering and delivery process, project schedules, manpower and materials.
- Prepare and track job costs to completion.
- Attend staff, construction and engineering meetings.
- Generate weekly reports of assigned projects, including status and manpower needs.
- Perform other related duties, as necessary.
- Some travel to sites and in office is expected.
- 3+ years experience in the fire alarm industry demonstrating progressive responsibilities with either a CFAA certification or electrical background with 309A or equivalent experience.
- Fire Alarm Technician or Electrical Contractor experience preferred.
- Ability to read drawings and do take offs.
- Understanding of the current fire alarm system technology.
- Understanding of the Ontario and National Building, Fire Codes,
- Experience in maintaining project documentation, including as-built drawings, change order pricing, RFPs.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, with experience in writing detailed technical reports.
- Good understanding of general construction practices.
- Must have a valid G driver’s license.
- Sense of pride and commitment to projects and customers.
- Problem solver.
- Ability to mentor.
- Contribute to new ideas to improve workflow.
- Independent and assume responsibility.
- Handle multiple demands and priorities.
Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.
Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.
Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.BenefitsFire Safety and Protection (FSP) is laser focused on creating a culture that thrives on developing our people and protecting our client’s assets. One of the ways we do this is by rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. Some of the things that you can expect when joining our professional selling team include:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Purpose and results driven work environment (work smarter not harder)
- Technology and FSP swag when they join the team
- Training on not only what we sell but how we sell…the FSP Way!
- Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools
- Extended Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- LTD, STD
- Life Insurance
- EAP
- RRSP Matching
Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.
Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.
Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

Professional Development:Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the fire and life safety industry. As part of this commitment, we offer a tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses employees for all or some of the costs of obtaining certifications upon a passing grade including but not limited to, CFAA Fire Alarm Technician courses 1-5, theory and practical exam as well as study materials, conferences/seminars, and workshops related to the fire and life safety industry.Health & Safety:The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:We are 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.