Fire & Life Safety Project Manager

Fire Safety and Protection; Alabaster (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

7 Holidays and 1 floating holiday

Jury duty and bereavement leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA plans

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee fire alarm and sprinkler projects from award to closeout. You will be the primary contact for customers, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires reading drawings, managing multiple projects, and interfacing with inspectors and fire marshals. Office and field work with travel to sites is expected; NICET certification and state

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler systems.
• Experience working with fire marshals and inspectors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of fire alarm or fire sprinkler projects, including scheduling, execution, inspections, and closeout.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and change orders to ensure scope clarity and compliance.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations for job costing, measurements, and material quantities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with design teams, field supervisors, technicians, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with local and state fire codes and safety policies.
• Submit and track permits, submittals, and inspection documentation.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment to meet project timelines.
• Conduct job site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Identify and resolve project issues, including scope changes, delays, or cost impacts.
• Communicate regularly with customers regarding project status, milestones, and expectations.
• Review and approve invoices and project expenses as required.
• Prepare project closeout documents, including as-builts, warranties, and training materials.
• Support a culture of safety by promoting safe work practices and addressing safety concerns professionally

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Scheduling software

Budgeting

Multi-project management

Education

NICET certification (Level II or higher preferred)

Fire Alarm or Sprinkler licensing (state or local)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee fire alarm and sprinkler projects from award to closeout. You will be the primary contact for customers, internal teams, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires reading drawings, managing multiple projects, and interfacing with inspectors and fire marshals. Office and field work with travel to sites is expected; NICET certification and state