Senior Project Manager

Last Fire Protection; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Fire Protection in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of fire protection projects across multiple sites. The role involves planning, scheduling, budgeting and ensuring compliance with fire codes and client requirements.

You will coordinate design and installation of wet and dry fire systems, oversee teams, liaise with contractors, suppliers and clients, and drive process improvements and safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• Strong project leadership capabilities in construction or fire protection environments.
• Expediting and expeditor responsibilities to ensure timely delivery of materials and documentation.
• Background in inspection activities related to fire systems installation and compliance checks.
• Logistics management to coordinate resources, deliveries, and site activities across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and risk with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills for leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of fire protection projects across multiple sites.
• Plan, schedule and execute project activities.
• Coordinate design and installation of wet and dry fire systems, manage budgets and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead project teams, liaise with contractors, suppliers and clients, resolve issues to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Drive continuous improvement in project processes, documentation and safety practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Expediting

Inspection & compliance

Logistics management

Budget & risk management

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Company Description

Last Fire Protection specializes in delivering fire protection solutions across commercial, residential, and industrial projects. The team brings together strong technical knowledge and hands‑on experience with both wet and dry fire systems. The company is committed to achieving high standards of safety, compliance, and reliability on every project. Last Fire Protection offers a professional environment where experienced project leaders can contribute to meaningful, safety‑critical work and long‑term client relationships.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site Senior Project Manager role based in Sydney, NSW. The Senior Project Manager will oversee end‑to‑end delivery of fire protection projects, including planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple sites. Responsibilities include coordinating design and installation of wet and dry fire systems, managing project budgets and timelines, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and client requirements. The role involves leading project teams, liaising with contractors, suppliers, and clients, and resolving issues to keep projects on track and within scope. The Senior Project Manager will also drive continuous improvement in project processes, documentation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Strong project leadership capabilities, including Project Management experience in construction or fire protection environments.
• Experience in Expediting and Expeditor responsibilities to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and documentation.
• Background in Inspection activities related to fire systems installation, commissioning, and compliance checks.
• Skills in Logistics Management to coordinate resources, deliveries, and site activities across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, or a related field; industry certifications in fire protection or building services are an advantage.
• Previous experience with Australian building codes, fire standards, and local authority requirements in NSW is highly beneficial.