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Project Manager - Industrial

Fike Corporation
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Missouri, Blue Springs
704 Southwest 10th Street (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025

Project Manager - Industrial

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for an Project Manager - Industrial position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

Provides project management, order preparation, progress reporting, and documentation and installation coordination. Work includes making frequent trips to project sites to field verify site conditions, attend construction meetings, and provide technical assistance. Provides project leadership from conception through product commissioning. Performs all aspects of project management from contract review and acceptance through system design coordination, implementation, and verification. Guides the technical aspects of work done in relationship to system installation. Requires independent interpretation of requirements and discussion of problems with various employees and customers.

Primary Responsibilities:


  1. Monitors activities at construction sites; works to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to.
  2. Inspects construction site regularly and works with contractors to schedule deliveries.
  3. Works independently and collaboratively, contributing to moderately complex aspects of a project as needed and may take direction on more advanced projects at the direction of the senior project manager.
  4. Supervises and coordinates activities for the EP Systems Installations Department.
  5. Assigns resources, including in house and subcontractor personnel, accordingly.
  6. Takes responsibility for schedules and sequences project elements.
  7. Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor performance, progress and quality.
  8. Prioritizes activities when there is a conflict in resources required.
  9. Reviews project's contracts and design to determine time frame, labor requirements, equipment orders, and procedures for accomplishing project completion. Also establishes work plan for each portion of the project.
  10. Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  11. Reviews contract documents establishing adequate assessment, definition, and capacity to meet contractual requirements.
  12. Systematically analyzes the contract documents, design criteria and equipment necessary to meet contractual requirements.
  13. Performs a site survey with engineering to field verify site conditions, installation requirements, and special tool requirements prior to design completion.
  14. Attends job site meetings and maintains communication with the customer on a timely basis to inform them of the order status.
  15. Provides project schedule, status reports, milestones, and labor forecasts to operations.
  16. Resolves issues with customers such as activity responsibility, project scheduling, workmanship, contract compliance, requested design changes or additions, etc.
  17. Coordinates commissioning and certification tests with the ES Install Technicians, customer, local authority, etc.
  18. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars and workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
  19. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.
  20. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Expert. Program Management. Project Management. Leadership. Business Acumen. Risk Management. Change Management. Critical Thinking. Data Analysis. Presentation. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building. Collaboration. Customer Focus. Time Management. Effective Verbal and Written Communication.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands. Ability to travel - approximately 20% both domestically and internationally and expected to travel on short notice as needed.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in project management in electrical, mechanical, or engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years post-degree experience in related field with demonstrated successful project oversight stills. Experience or education in the fields of fire protection, safety management, or other related special hazard protection. Basic understanding of NFPA standard and other related code restrictions.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of CAD, Windows, Word and Excel. NICET Level 3 Certification. Preferred manufacturing or related industry experience.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:



  • Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
  • Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
  • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
  • Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
  • Service awards & Recognition Program
  • Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
  • Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking



Refer to Req ID 3405. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.

Fike isan Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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