Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Talently; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Colorado is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to lead complex sprinkler projects from design through closeout. You will partner with sales, design, and field teams to ensure on-time delivery, safety, quality, and strong financial results on commercial, educational, residential, and industrial projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of fire protection systems, NFPA codes, and project management experience; travel to Colorado job sites is required, with occasional overnight

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in fire protection design, installation, or sales.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, and 25, along with related codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and financial documents.
• Strong technical, analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication, customer service, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and fire sprinkler design software such as AutoSprink or HydraCAD.
• NICET II certification or the ability to attain it within one year.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience and training; a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is also suitable.
• Willingness to travel to Colorado jobsites, with occasional overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution across design, scheduling, procurement, fabrication, and field installation.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, WIP tracking, billing, and cash collection.
• Coordinate change orders with sales, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ensure layouts and installations meet contract requirements, applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate jobsite activities with field supervisors, sprinkler fitters, customers, authorities having jurisdiction, and safety inspectors.
• Represent the project team at customer and jobsite meetings from pre-award through project completion and service conversion.
• Support estimating, material and vendor selection, procurement, and expediting to maintain or improve schedules.
• Promote safe, high-quality work and communicate project progress, risks, and priorities to stakeholders.

Skills

Fire protection design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoSprink

Job description

Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Skills: Fire Protection Design, Revit, Navisworks, AutoSprink

About the Fire Protection Company / The Opportunity:

Join a growing company in the fire protection industry, delivering sprinkler systems that help protect people and property across commercial, educational, residential, and industrial projects. In this leadership opportunity, you will guide projects from design and permitting through installation and closeout, partnering with sales, design, and field teams to achieve strong financial results, customer satisfaction, quality, and safety. The role offers the chance to contribute to the growth of a collaborative team in the Denver market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project execution across design, scheduling, procurement, fabrication, and field installation.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, WIP tracking, billing, and cash collection.
• Coordinate change orders with sales, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ensure layouts and installations meet contract requirements, applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate jobsite activities with field supervisors, sprinkler fitters, customers, authorities having jurisdiction, and safety inspectors.
• Represent the project team at customer and jobsite meetings from pre-award through project completion and service conversion.
• Support estimating, material and vendor selection, procurement, and expediting to maintain or improve schedules.
• Promote safe, high-quality work and communicate project progress, risks, and priorities to stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills:

• At least five years of experience in fire protection design, installation, or sales; seven to ten or more years preferred.
• Working knowledge of fire sprinkler installation, fabrication, construction practices, project schedules, and sequences.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and financial documents.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, and 25, along with related codes and standards.
• Strong technical, analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication, customer service, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and fire sprinkler design software such as AutoSprink or HydraCAD.
• NICET II certification or the ability to attain it within one year.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience and training; a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is also suitable.
• Willingness to travel to Colorado jobsites, with occasional overnight travel as needed.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, AutoSprink, AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, or project scheduling software.
• Postsecondary education in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Experience with special hazard systems, such as fixed water spray, clean agent, or foam systems.