Fire Sprinkler Project Lead — High-Impact Installations

The Contractor Consultants; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial sprinkler installations across the Charleston area. You will own project financials, interface with general contractors, and oversee field crews under an executive team focused on quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fire sprinkler projects, strong NFPA 13 knowledge, and excellence in budgeting and drawings interpretation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in fire sprinkler installation, project management, or estimating.
• Proven track record managing job budgets, progress billings, schedule of values, and change orders.
• Working technical knowledge of NFPA 13 requirements across wet, dry, preaction, and standpipe systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel alongside experience utilizing job-cost or construction management software.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and subcontract agreements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary to lead field teams and represent the company to general contractors.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to job sites throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Own project financials from estimate handoff through final billing, managing budgets, schedule of values, and cash flow.
• Track daily labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses to prevent cost overruns and maintain targeted profit margins.
• Generate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and implement proactive strategies to eliminate profit fade.
• Identify jobsite scope variations in real time to prepare, negotiate, and execute profitable change orders.
• Facilitate prompt progress billings, monitor accounts receivable, and secure timely retention releases.
• Coordinate installation drawings with engineering and design teams to resolve RFIs and ensure adherence to NFPA 13 standards.
• Partner with field supervisors and AHJs to schedule seamless rough-ins, hydrostatic tests, and final acceptance inspections.

Skills

5+ years experience

Budget management

NFPA 13 knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Construction management software

Job description

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial sprinkler installations across the Charleston area. You will own project financials, interface with general contractors, and oversee field crews under an executive team focused on quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fire sprinkler projects, strong NFPA 13 knowledge, and excellence in budgeting and drawings interpretation.