Fire Protection Project Manager – I

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Fire Protection Project Manager overseeing fire protection projects from initiation to closeout. Collaborating with clients and technical teams in a remote capacity.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage fire protection projects from initiation through completion, supporting system installations, upgrades, and service work with a focus on schedule, scope, and budget
Coordinate closely with clients, market teams, technical staff, and subcontractors to ensure project expectations are met and issues are resolved efficiently
Develop project schedules, track progress, and communicate updates to clients, internal teams, and leadership
Prepare change orders by defining scope, schedule, and cost impacts in collaboration with technical and market teams
Maintain project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, correspondence, and electronic project records
Support project financial performance by assisting with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow tracking, and subcontractor payments
Participate in project review meetings and contribute to quality, safety, and compliance initiatives in alignment with NFPA and OSHA requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of fire sprinkler experience required; minimum of 2 years of project management experience required
Working knowledge of the fire protection industry including fire protection systems, project engineering and/or construction principles and schedule, as well as life safety regulations
Familiarity with NFPA code requirements and OSHA safety standards required
Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
Knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit) required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast - paced environment
Clear, professional communicator who adapts effectively to clients, contractors, and internal teams with the ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships
Ability to solve problems with urgency and independently drive initiatives from concept to completion while overseeing multiple projects
Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
Valid driver’s license required
NICET certification preferred; project management certification a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with experienced professionals who value safety, quality, and mentorship
Gain exposure to diverse fire protection projects serving industrial, commercial, and design - build clients

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Hard Skills & Tools

fire sprinkler experienceproject managementfire protection systemsproject engineeringconstruction principleslife safety regulationsdesign softwareAutoCADHydraCADRevit

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunicationproblem-solvingnegotiationrelationship managementadaptabilitycalm under pressureinitiativetime managementleadership

Certifications

NICET certificationproject management certification