Fire Protection Project Lead - New Construction

Mongiovi & Son Plumbing Contractor LP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Company-provided resources necessary

Job summary

Mongiovi & Son Enterprises, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager to join the New Construction division.

This full-time, in-person role oversees commercial fire protection projects from turnover to completion, coordinating field operations, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with fire sprinkler systems and NFPA standards, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience within the fire protection, fire sprinkler, or commercial construction industry strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and project coordination.
• Knowledge of fire sprinkler/fire protection systems, NFPA standards, and applicable codes preferred.
• NICET certification preferred but not required.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, labor, materials, and change orders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with field personnel, general contractors, customers, vendors, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and competing priorities.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and utilize construction/project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire protection new construction and installation projects from project turnover through completion and closeout.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, scopes of work, estimates, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and material requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Work closely with field superintendents, foremen, and installation crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate material purchasing, equipment, deliveries, and other project resources.
• Monitor labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs against project budgets.
• Track project financial performance and identify cost overruns or schedule concerns.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Identify changes in scope and manage change orders.
• Attend project meetings and provide timely updates regarding schedules and progress.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and coordination.
• Ensure installations comply with NFPA standards, project specs, and local codes.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and closeout requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges that could impact schedule, cost, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and general contractors throughout the project.
• Provide regular project and financial updates to management.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Project management

Construction coordination

Fire protection knowledge

NICET certification

Drawing and specs review

Budget management

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Software proficiency

Job description

Mongiovi & Son Enterprises, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager to join the New Construction division.

This full-time, in-person role oversees commercial fire protection projects from turnover to completion, coordinating field operations, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with fire sprinkler systems and NFPA standards, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to