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About You:We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial oversight, and delivery of a cost-plus fire protection project. Review weekly job-cost reports, procurement logs, and change impact analysis, Identify and mitigate cost overruns or scope gaps early.

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About LVC: We are the area's leading fire protection and systems integration company, established in 1982. We realize that our employees are our strength and only hire highly motivated people who are the best at what they do in our industries. We provide a positive, team-oriented work environment and encourage, promote, and reward team members who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and service.About You:We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial oversight, and delivery of a cost-plus fire protection project. This includes coordination of engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, subcontractor management, and client communication. The PM ensures the project meets contractual, safety, quality, schedule, and cost-plus transparency requirements. The role demands excellent leadership skills and precise cost control within a reimbursable contract environment. This position will be on-site in Hibbing, Minnesota.Compensation/Benefits:Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 - $140,000 depending on experience, plus a possible per diem/relocation allowance. A full benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, ESOP, FSA, LegalShield, Employee Assistance Program, PTO and Holiday pay. Apply and find out why LVC is the right employer for you.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Project Leadership & Execution</li><li><ul><li>Lead all phases of the fire protection project from initiation through turnover.</li><li>Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and subcontractors.</li><li>Develop and maintain the project execution plan, schedule, risk register, and deliverables.</li><li>Ensure adherence to industry codes (e.g., NFPA), client standards, and company procedures.</li></ul></li><li>Cost-Plus Contract Management</li><li><ul><li>Maintain full understanding of the cost-plus contract including reimbursable categories, fee structure, markups, and documentation requirements.</li><li>Ensure daily tracking of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.</li><li>Approve time sheets, purchase requests, subcontractor invoices, and cost allocations.</li><li>Collaborate with the Project Accountant to prepare accurate, audit-ready billing packages.</li></ul></li><li>Financial Oversight</li><li><ul><li>Maintain accurate forecasting of cost-to-complete, cash flow, and potential budget exposure.</li><li>Review weekly job-cost reports, procurement logs, and change impact analysis,</li><li>Identify and mitigate cost overruns or scope gaps early.</li><li>Track allowances, contingencies, alternates, and owner-directed scope adjustments.</li></ul></li><li>Schedule Management</li><li><ul><li>Build and maintain the master project schedule (engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing).</li><li>Coordinate with construction and subcontractors to maintain sequence and critical path.</li><li>Communicate schedule risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and the client.</li><li>Ensure alignment between cost reporting and schedule progress.</li></ul></li><li>Client Relationship & Communication</li><li><ul><li>Participate with Program Director as the point of contact for the client.</li><li>Lead progress meetings, financial reviews, schedule updates, and milestone reporting.</li><li>Provide timely updates on cost impacts, delays, scope changes, and risk items.</li><li>Maintain clear and transparent communication consistent with cost-plus project expectations.</li></ul></li><li>Procurement & Subcontractor Oversight</li><li><ul><li>Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, and subcontracts.</li><li>Manage subcontractor performance, coordination, change orders, and progress billing.</li><li>Ensure procurement activities align with cost-plus documentation and traceability requirements.</li><li>Resolve field conflicts and support construction with technical and logistical decisions.</li></ul></li><li>Change Management</li><li><ul><li>Lead internal and client approval processes for change orders.</li><li>Validate cost impacts with Project Accountant and Procurement before submission.</li><li>Ensure all changes are properly documented, priced, and incorporated into schedule and cost forecasts.</li></ul></li><li>Quality & Safety Oversight</li><li><ul><li>Enforce all safety requirements and ensure contractors comply with site safety programs.</li><li>Oversee inspection and testing (e.g., hydrostatic tests, acceptance tests, alarms, pumps).</li><li>Ensure project deliverables meet NFPA standards and client specifications.</li><li>Support commissioning and turnover documentation.</li></ul></li><li>Documentation & Reporting</li><li><ul><li>Maintain accurate project logs including RFI register, submittals, meeting minutes, and action lists.</li><li>Review and approve engineering and construction documentation.</li><li>Ensure the project file is audit-ready for cost-plus compliance.</li><li>Oversee preparation of closeout packages, as-builts, O&M manuals, and training materials.</li></ul></li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Fire Protection, or related field ideally.</li><li>5-10+ years of project management experience. Industrial fire protection, construction or complex mechanical systems experience is highly valued, but not required.</li><li>Experience managing cost-plus or reimbursable contract structures.</li><li>Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and interact with client stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in project management tools. MS Project and Gantt Charts experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>PMP, NICET, or PE (Fire Protection) certification are a greatly preferred but not required.</li><li>Self-starter who works efficiently with minimal supervision.</li></ul>LVC Companies, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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About You: We are looking for a Fire Protection Designer/Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial oversight, and delivery of a cost-plus fire protection project. Cost-Plus Contract ManagementMaintain full understanding of the cost-plus contract including reimbursable categories, fee structure, markups, and documentation requirements.

About LVC: We are the area's leading fire protection and systems integration company, established in 1982. We realize that our employees are our strength and only hire highly motivated people who are the best at what they do in our industries. We provide a positive, team-oriented work environment and encourage, promote, and reward team members who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and service.About You: We are looking for a Fire Protection Designer/Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial oversight, and delivery of a cost-plus fire protection project. This includes coordination of engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, subcontractor management, and client communication. The PM ensures the project meets contractual, safety, quality, schedule, and cost-plus transparency requirements. The role demands strong technical understanding of fire protection systems, excellent leadership skills, and precise cost control within a reimbursable contract environment. This position will be onsite in Nashwauk, Minnesota.Compensation/Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 - $150,000 plus a possible per diem/relocation allowance. A full benefits package which includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, ESOP, FSA, LegalShield, Employee Assistance Program, PTO and Holiday pay. Apply and find out why LVC is the right employer for you. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:#ffffff">Project Leadership & Execution<ul><li style="line-height:normal;background:#ffffff">Lead all phases of the fire protection project from initiation through turnover.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#ffffff">Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and subcontractors.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#ffffff">Develop and maintain the project execution plan, schedule, risk register, and deliverables.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:#ffffff">Ensure adherence to industry codes (e.g., NFPA), client standards, and company procedures.</li></ul></li><li>Cost-Plus Contract Management<ul><li>Maintain full understanding of the cost-plus contract including reimbursable categories, fee structure, markups, and documentation requirements.</li><li>Ensure daily tracking of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.</li><li>Approve timesheets, purchase requests, subcontractor invoices, and cost allocations.</li><li>Collaborate with the Project Accountant to prepare accurate, audit-ready billing packages.</li></ul></li><li>Financial Oversight<ul><li>Maintain accurate forecasting of cost-to-complete, cash flow, and potential budget exposure.</li><li>Review weekly job-cost reports, procurement logs, and change impact analysis,</li><li>Identify and mitigate cost overruns or scope gaps early.</li><li>Track allowances, contingencies, alternates, and owner-directed scope adjustments.</li></ul></li><li>Schedule Management<ul><li>Build and maintain the master project schedule (engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing).</li><li>Coordinate with construction and subcontractors to maintain sequence and critical path.</li><li>Communicate schedule risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and the client.</li><li>Ensure alignment between cost reporting and schedule progress.</li></ul></li><li>Client Relationship & Communication<ul><li>Participate with Program Director as the point of contact for the client.</li><li>Lead progress meetings, financial reviews, schedule updates, and milestone reporting.</li><li>Provide timely updates on cost impacts, delays, scope changes, and risk items.</li><li>Maintain clear and transparent communication consistent with cost-plus project expectations.</li></ul></li><li>Procurement & Subcontractor Oversight<ul><li>Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, and subcontracts.</li><li>Manage subcontractor performance, coordination, change orders, and progress billing.</li><li>Ensure procurement activities align with cost-plus documentation and traceability requirements.</li><li>Resolve field conflicts and support construction with technical and logistical decisions.</li></ul></li><li>Change Management<ul><li>Identify project changes, design modifications, or field-driven revisions.</li><li>Lead internal and client approval processes for change orders.</li><li>Validate cost impacts with Project Accountant and Procurement before submission.</li><li>Ensure all changes are properly documented, priced, and incorporated into schedule and cost forecasts.</li></ul></li><li>Quality & Safety Oversight<ul><li>Enforce all safety requirements and ensure contractors comply with site safety programs.</li><li>Oversee inspection and testing (e.g., hydrostatic tests, acceptance tests, alarms, pumps).</li><li>Ensure project deliverables meet NFPA standards and client specifications.</li><li>Support commissioning and turnover documentation.</li></ul></li><li>Documentation & Reporting<ul><li>Maintain accurate project logs including RFI register, submittals, meeting minutes, and action lists.</li><li>Review and approve engineering and construction documentation.</li><li>Ensure the project file is audit-ready for cost-plus compliance.</li><li>Oversee preparation of closeout packages, as-builts, O&M manuals, and training materials.</li></ul></li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Fire Protection, or related field.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">5-10+ years of project management experience in industrial fire protection or complex mechanical systems.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Experience managing cost-plus or reimbursable contract structures.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, fire pumps, suppression systems, and water supply infrastructure.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and interact with client stakeholders.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Proficiency in project management tools.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li style="color:#333333;line-height:15pt;background:#ffffff">PMP, NICET, or PE (Fire Protection) certification preferred but not required.</li></ul>LVC Companies, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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