Project Manager (Fire Protection Systems)

NAFFCO Careers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of fire protection projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and client satisfaction across the Construction sector.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and site teams, manage budgets and schedules, and report progress while maintaining documentation and regulatory readiness. Candidates should have an engineering degree and PMI/PRINCE2 or PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex technical projects in fire protection or industrial safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire detection, suppression, alarm and ESD systems.
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for Fire Protection Systems from planning to handover.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and risk management plans aligned with client requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and site teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Manage change requests, progress reporting, and client communications.
• Ensure documentation, permits, and certifications are maintained for execution.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to manage quality and delivery schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Fire Protection Systems

Construction Sector

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about driving high-performing project teams to deliver cutting-edge Fire Protection Systems We are looking for experienced Project Managers to oversee the end-to-end execution of industrial fire protection projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and client satisfaction. This is a key role interfacing with engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders to deliver solutions across the Construction sector and beyond.

Key Responsibilities – Fire Protection Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the full project lifecycle for Fire Protection Systems, from initial planning through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, procurement, and site installation personnel.
• Manage project risks, identify and mitigate issues, and proactively resolve technical or logistical challenges as they arise.
• Maintain close communication with clients, providing regular project updates, progress reporting, and managing change requests where required.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, permits, and certifications are obtained, maintained, and reviewed as required for project execution.
• Liaise effectively with suppliers and subcontractors to manage quality, delivery schedules, and overall project performance.

Required Skills – Project Management, Fire Protection Systems, Construction Sector

• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects, ideally within Fire Protection, Construction, or industrial safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Detection, Suppression, Alarm, and Emergency Shutdown systems and their application in high-hazard environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, equipment layouts, and sector-specific engineering standards.
• Sound risk management and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Competencies – Leadership, Client Engagement & Safety Culture

• Proven leadership skills, capable of motivating teams and driving accountability in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and relationship‑building skills with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation abilities, adaptable to various audiences.
• Analytical approach with an eye for process improvements, ensuring continual enhancement of safety and delivery standards.

Qualifications & Experience – Engineering & Project Management

• Degree or recognised qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection), Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience delivering Fire Protection or similar engineering projects for critical infrastructure or the Construction sector.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, project management software, and common business communication tools.
• Recognised project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable but not essential.