Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to join our Fire Protection Services Team.

The role can be based in Birmingham, AL; Cullman, AL; or remote, with a strong preference for candidates across the southeastern U.S. The project manager will lead complex fire protection initiatives, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of fire sprinkler experience, including 6+ years in project management
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, NFPA code requirements, OSHA standards
• Proficiency with design software: AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit
• Experience managing client relationships, budgets, schedules, contracts, and risks

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex fire protection projects, ensuring safety and client alignment
• Act as primary client contact, managing relationships and project logistics
• Oversee scope development, schedules, budgets, change orders, and resources
• Manage project financials including forecasting, budgeting, and EACs
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to meet milestones
• Oversee contract administration, documentation, and communications from kickoff to closeout
• Develop health, safety, and quality initiatives compliant with standards
• Provide leadership and mentorship as projects grow in scale

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

PM certification

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Revit

Deltek Vision

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Location: US-AL-Birmingham | US-AL-Cullman | United States, Remote-Works from Home

Job ID: 7758

# Positions: 1

Category: Fire Protection

Join Us

Drive Fire Protection Excellence as Fire Sprinkler Project Manager - Lead, Influence, and Deliver

Are you a proven project leader who thrives on managing high-profile fire protection projects from concept through completion? Do you enjoy building trusted client relationships, driving operational excellence, and delivering solutions that protect people, facilities, and mission-critical infrastructure?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to join our Fire Protection Services Team in Birmingham, AL; Cullman, AL; or remotely. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex fire protection projects, oversee project performance, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while helping shape the successful delivery of innovative fire and life safety solutions. This position is remote-flexible, with a strong preference for candidates located throughout the southeastern U.S. to support our growing regional presence. The role includes occasional travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex fire protection projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and navigating technical, financial, and logistical challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Direct project scope development, schedules, budgets, change orders, and resource planning while maintaining project quality and profitability
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, revenue tracking, and Estimates at Completion (EACs)
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and technical leaders to drive project success and achieve key milestones
• Oversee contract administration, project documentation, client communications, and project reporting from kickoff through closeout
• Develop and implement project-specific health, safety, and quality initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior project management staff and technical team members as projects grow in scale and complexity

What You Bring

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 9 years of fire sprinkler experience required, including at least 6 years of project management experience
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, fire alarm installations, life safety requirements, and construction project delivery
• Proficiency with design software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit, etc.) required
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships, project financials, schedules, contracts, and project risks
• Experience preparing change orders, project plans, work authorizations, and project closeout documentation
• Strong understanding of NFPA code requirements, OSHA standards, and fire/life safety regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence project outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• NICET certification preferred; project management certification is a plus
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel as needed

Why You'll Love It Here

• Lead high-visibility fire protection projects that protect facilities, critical assets, and the communities they serve
• Play a key role in shaping project strategy, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and influencing successful project outcomes

Curious about the impactful work our Fire Protection Services team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to delivering fire and life safety solutions by visiting: CHA Fire Protection Services.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $125,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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