Wet Fire Project Manager

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

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Wet Fire Project Manager for a senior role based in Sydney. The successful candidate will manage wet fire protection projects from inception to completion, including sprinkler, hydrant and pump systems, while driving commercial outcomes through accurate estimating and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will oversee budgeting, subcontractor management, procurement and reporting, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Senior role requiring proven experience managing wet fire projects.
• Experience with wet and dry projects is acceptable for a wet-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of wet fire protection projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee sprinkler, hydrant and pump installations and upgrades.
• Prepare estimates, quotations, tenders, variations and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and project resources.
• Monitor costs, timelines and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and industry requirements.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Provide project reporting throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Stakeholder management

Commercial management

Wet fire protection knowledge

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 budgetsManaging 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.

For more information contact Tom on 0418 719 410 or [e-mail]

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