Senior Fire Protection Project Lead – Melbourne

Perm Team; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perm Team is seeking a Project Manager – Fire Protection to lead commercial wet fire projects across Melbourne and surrounding sites. You will oversee site teams, sprinkler fitters, and coordinators, ensuring on‑time delivery, safety compliance, and budget adherence.

You will manage client and contractor relationships, coordinate procurement, and drive productivity while maintaining high-quality workmanship in line with Australian Standards and NCC requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial wet fire protection projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler/wet fire systems and services coordination.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and manage directly employed trades.
• Experience in budget control, variations, and progress claims.
• Excellent relationships with Tier 1/2 builders and consultants.
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards, NCC and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial wet fire projects from handover to completion.
• Maintain regular onsite supervision of site teams and trades.
• Conduct regular site inspections and rectify defects.
• Oversee budget, procurement, and progress claims.
• Develop delivery plans, labour forecasts and milestones.
• Coordinate material procurement and long-lead items.
• Liaise with builders, consultants and trade partners to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Fire protection knowledge

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

AS/NCC compliance

Education

Trade/Construction qualifications

Construction Management qualifications

Job description

Perm Team is seeking a Project Manager – Fire Protection to lead commercial wet fire projects across Melbourne and surrounding sites. You will oversee site teams, sprinkler fitters, and coordinators, ensuring on‑time delivery, safety compliance, and budget adherence.

You will manage client and contractor relationships, coordinate procurement, and drive productivity while maintaining high-quality workmanship in line with Australian Standards and NCC requirements.