Fire Protection Project Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly rate

Performance-based bonus

Travel per diem

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Résumé du poste

Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager to lead end-to-end installations across hyperscale data center campuses.

This on-site leadership role requires coordinating multi-system fire protection work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence on mission-critical sites. The role emphasizes adherence to NFPA codes and AHJ standards, travel up to 20%, and a strong focus on quality documentation, training, and closeout

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing multi-system fire protection projects end-to-end.
• Hands-on knowledge of NFPA codes and AHJ standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to regional project sites.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical schedule windows.

Responsabilités

• Manage multi-system fire protection installations from design through commissioning.
• Direct field operations, subcontractors, and crews to maintain site safety.
• Coordinate milestones with general contractors to align with critical path schedules.
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs against budgets to prevent variances.
• Negotiate change orders to protect project scope and margins.
• Conduct internal inspections and pre-commissioning testing for a 100% first-pass rate with local AHJs.
• Deliver as-built docs, O&M packages, and owner training at closeout.

Connaissances

Project management

On-site leadership

NFPA codes knowledge

AHJ standards familiarity

Travel readiness

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

NICET III in Sprinkler / Special Hazards

Outils

Procore

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Description du poste

Fire Protection Project Manager — Lead Hyperscale Data Center Installations with Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc.

Job Overview:

• Company: Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $30.00 — $45.00 per hour (Plus Performance-Based Bonus)
• Location: Memphis, TN (20% Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, and Hyperscale AI Data Center Campuses
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

The Opportunity

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex fire protection installation projects across mission-critical hyperscale data center campuses. This on-site leadership position empowers you to manage high-stakes builds while protecting vital digital infrastructure and human lives. You will operate in an environment that treats you like family, supports your career growth, and values ethical integrity.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Manage multi-system fire protection installations from pre-construction design through final commissioning.
• Direct daily field operations, subcontractors, and field crews to maintain full site safety and accountability.
• Coordinate project milestones with general contractors to align seamlessly with critical path schedules.
• Monitor all labor, material, and equipment expenses against baseline budgets to eliminate financial variances.
• Negotiate and process change orders transparently to protect project scope and financial margins.
• Conduct internal inspections and pre-commissioning testing to preserve a 100% first-time pass rate with local AHJs.
• Deliver complete as-built documentation, O&M packages, and system owner training at final closeout.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record managing multi-system fire protection projects through full lifecycle delivery.
• Hands-on expertise and practical working knowledge of all applicable NFPA codes and AHJ standards.
• Willingness to maintain a daily on-site presence and travel up to 20% to regional project sites.
• Ability to work extended hours up to 80+ hours per week during critical project schedule windows.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of dedicated field experience in fire protection project management.
• NICET III in Sprinkler and/or Special Hazards
• Direct project management experience within hyperscale AI data center construction environments.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficiency with industry software including Procore, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with performance-based bonus opportunities and overtime compensation.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Bi-weekly pay cycle and travel per diem for out-of-town project assignments.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage options.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave, plus paid parental leave.
• Employer-provided safety equipment, specialized technical training, and mentor development programs.
• Provided company uniforms and annual team-building events.

About Us

Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. delivers top-tier fire protection design, installation, and inspection services across commercial and industrial sectors. We combine industry-leading technical expertise with an employee-first culture built on ethics, integrity, and personal career growth.

Learn more at https://www.teamfss.com/.

Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.