Project Manager

$60k to $70k

Lake Forest, ILPosted Sep 15, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Description Established in 1986, United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. (USAFP) is a financially strong contractor dedicated to saving lives and property through the life-safety systems we install and service. We seek to hire a candidate with a can-do attitude who is ready to apply their problem-solving skills with an innovative, best-in-class company that highly values ingenuity and personal integrity.

Training will be provided for the best-qualified applicant who may lack some of the desired experiences outlined below.

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs 401K With Employer Match Profit-Sharing Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) PTO Project Manager The Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended.

They will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. They are responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent, the PM will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

The pay range is $60k-$70k/YR, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and manage projects to meet safety, quality, productivity, budget, and profitability goals. Monitor project progress, labor hours, crew mix, staffing levels, billings, and cash flow to maintain schedule and budget compliance. Identify project changes affecting cost, labor, or timelines, and ensure timely completion of change estimates and change orders.

Review drawings, lead or support field checks, forecast manpower needs, and oversee subcontractor performance. Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, permits, contract requirements, quality standards, and payment processes. Communicate project status, modifications, and performance updates to owners, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Maintain accurate project records and recommend improvements to project management processes and business practices. Job Qualifications Construction Management/Engineering/Business degree preferred High Level of self-motivation Ability to multi-task Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check

Description copied from United States Alliance Fire Protection's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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