Fire Protection Project Manager — Lead, Plan & Deliver

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with clients, operations, and internal teams to keep projects on time, on budget, and on track while delivering exceptional results.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, review contracts, and ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of project management experience in construction, fire protection, or technical services.
• PMP certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of NFPA/IEC standards, Underwriters' requirements, and applicable building codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with Operations, Service, Engineering, Procurement, and other teams.
• Track progress, milestones, budgets, and risks.
• Identify issues and implement solutions to keep projects moving.
• Communicate project status, financial performance, and risks to clients and leadership.
• Review contracts, specifications, and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage change orders, scope changes, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting.
• Participate in on-call rotation for escalations and emergencies.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Job description

Chesapeake Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with clients, operations, and internal teams to keep projects on time, on budget, and on track while delivering exceptional results.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, review contracts, and ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.