High Rise Fire and Security, affectionately known as High Rise, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of Fire Alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication, Area of Refuge, Parking Garage Gas Detection, Card Access, Camera Surveillance, Video Intercom and Intrusion Systems.

High Rise is an Edwards Systems Technology (EST) Strategic Partner and a multi-year winner of “Strategic Partner of the Year Award” for the Northeast Region. Additionally, we are very proud to have been named “2014 Best Small Companies to Work for in New York State” by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM).

We are the first North American 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 security, cyber security 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. 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.

Minimum

• Two-year Associate’s degree in Engineering or 4 years of project management experience in similar industry
• Above average proficiency in computer literacy and applications, i.e. MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce quality results
• Excellent project management and organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-talented to meet aggressive time schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level I Certification
• Knowledge of NYC Building codes & NFPA fire alarm codes preferred
• OSHA SST Card

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project status with HRFS Project Engineer.
• Strategize the most optimal way to complete job, i.e. creating and implementing a project plan.
• Develop project plans with deliverables and milestones, costs, assigned resources, and schedules and lead project management and execution to meet or exceed project objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and FSMs on job scope and report on progress on a regular basis.
• Conduct regular On-site Status Project Review appropriately to provide quality assurance and technical support to client and HRFS Technician.
• Inquire about and document drawing numbers with revision dates of any changes or job additions/deletions to facilitate the amendments for the final documents of record.
• Provide Sales Department with any changes through RFP and record on commissioning progress report log.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions to client/office.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, materials used, and communicate any problem encountered or identified with the alarm system on work order.
• Manage and maintain smooth working relationships with contractors, clients, architects, 3rd party vendors, and engineers.
• Conduct NYFD pre-test inspection.

Core Competencies

• Unionized organization
• Single household Medical, Dental and Vision coverage deduction covered by organization
• Life insurance
• 401k Match
• Profit Sharing contributions
• Gym Membership reimbursement