Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Contracts Dept. Project Manager position to support the Sprinkler Contracts Department at our office in Auburn, ME.  This position will play a critical role in our fire protection team by coordinating and managing the status of projects as they move through the contracts department from sales to installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist preconstruction estimating department with triage of projects to be priced.
• Assist design department with surveying and coordinating with other subcontractors on jobsites.
• Review design fabrication lists prior to fabrication.
• Attend meetings as needed with General Contractors and owners for upcoming projects for both estimating and mobilization for installation.
• Review small projects to provide minimal design and listing of materials for projects not requiring full sprinkler design.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, customers, external vendors and other business associates. Clearly communicates directions and information.
• Strong knowledge of the fire sprinkler industry with a background in sprinkler design and general knowledge of all operations of a sprinkler contracts department.
• Ability to use necessary software and programs for time entry, scheduling, and communicating.

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in leading teams and effectively allocating resources.
• Min. 10 years experience in the sprinkler industry.

As part of the Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience.  The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Why Choose Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies: 

1. Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay rates for experienced professionals, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
2. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional perks, ensuring your health and well-being are taken care of.
3. Strength of the Family:  The Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, with over 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest, epitomizes the strength of a team-first mindset. Embracing a culture of collaboration, we unite to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across our network of branches. This collective approach strengthens us as a cohesive group, amplifying our impact far beyond what any individual business unit could achieve alone.
4. Backed by APi Group: As a subsidiary of APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Minnesota, we provide the financial stability and support needed for success. Benefit from world-class training and leadership development opportunities, backed by a powerhouse in the Fire Life Safety & Security industry.
5. Long-Term Career Relationships: Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years! We believe in investing in the right people, fostering enduring professional relationships that benefit both individuals and the company alike. Join us and become part of a community where your dedication is recognized and valued for the long term. 
6. ​Values Match: We prioritize hiring individuals whose values align with ours. Our commitment to value-driven recruitment is a cornerstone of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.

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/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

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