Fire Protection Project Lead

Western States Fire Protection Company; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Company in Rapid City, SD is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Project Manager to join our Rapid City team. Whether you're an experienced fire protection professional or a construction project manager looking to grow into a specialized industry, we'll provide the support and resources to help you succeed.

The salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000 for entry-level candidates. Experienced construction project managers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field is preferred, but is not required.
• Project management experience in construction or a related industry is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or similar software is a plus but not required.
• NICET certification is a plus, but not required
• Self-motivated professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and profitability
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, and field teams
• Review construction documents and develop sprinkler system designs
• Perform hydraulic calculations and material takeoffs
• Lead project planning, manpower forecasting, and field coordination
• Manage project financials, billing, and change orders
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and code requirements
• Build strong relationships with customers and project partners

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

Western States Fire Protection Company in Rapid City, SD is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Project Manager to join our Rapid City team. Whether you're an experienced fire protection professional or a construction project manager looking to grow into a specialized industry, we'll provide the support and resources to help you succeed.

The salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000 for entry-level candidates. Experienced construction project managers are encouraged to apply.