Project Manager

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

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Position Overview

Jensen Hughes has a career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with AEC experience in Phoenix, AZ. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety protection design services. We are seeking a qualified individual that will be dedicated to this project to provide oversight and coordination of program deliverables and activities to ensure all schedule milestones are met. Regular client interface to provide updates on company performance, regulation of client driven schedule changes, and coordination with all design team members are the primary responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain detailed project plans and project documentation including technical delivery schedules, staffing assignments and risk registers
• Plan and direct project team activities including the management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting tasks
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to the client
• Monitor and appropriately action project governance standards on financial performance, resource capacity forecasting and critical path performance
• Oversee staff providing:
• Building and fire code reviews and analyses
• Design of fire protection systems including fire alarm, sprinkler, and special hazard systems

Minimum Requirements:

• Project Management experience in an AEC environment
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and construction processes
• Report writing experience in a consulting environment
• Experience using Project Management software, such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Microsoft Planner Premium
• Professional communication and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges and wants to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification

Relocation Assistance Provided

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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