Wet Fire Project Manager

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is partnering with a growing fire protection specialist to appoint a Wet Fire Project Manager in Sydney. The role focuses on delivering wet fire protection projects, including sprinkler, hydrant and pump systems, from estimation through to completion.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive project coordination, manage costs and ensure compliance with Australian Standards while fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing wet fire protection projects.
• Senior, commercially driven professional with strong delivery track record.
• Experience with estimating tenders, variations and project costings.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of wet fire protection projects from inception through to completion.
• Overseeing sprinkler, hydrant and pump system installations and upgrades.
• Preparing estimates, quotations, tenders, variations and project budgets.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and project resources.
• Monitoring project costs, timelines and profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and industry requirements.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Providing effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Estimating / tendering

Commercial management

Wet fire protection

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client, a growing and established fire protection company is currently seeking an experienced Wet Fire Project Manager to join our growing operation based in Sydney

This is a senior role suited to an experienced and commercially driven professional with a strong background in delivering wet fire protection projects, including sprinkler, hydrant and pump systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial estimation through to completion, driving successful outcomes through effective project coordination, quality delivery, strong stakeholder relationships and sound commercial management.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of wet fire system projects across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, healthcare and residential.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute your estimating expertise by preparing tenders, quotations, variations and project costings.

As Wet Fire Project Manager you will be

• Managing the delivery of wet fire protection projects from inception through to completion
• Overseeing sprinkler, hydrant and pump system installations and upgrades
• Preparing estimates, quotations, tenders, variations and project budgets
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and project resources
• Monitoring project costs, timelines and profitability
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Standards and industry requirements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Providing effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

We would be interested in talking to candidates with proven experience managing wet fire projects. Someone with both wet & dry experience that is happy to be in a wet based role would also suit. This is a Senior role and there will be opportunities for those looking to develop in their career

Salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience but will be within the $150-180K range plus package