Lead Construction PM — Remote, High-Impact Fire Defense

Frontline Wildfire Defense; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone & laptop

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible time off + 14 paid holidays

Work-from-home stipend

Remote-first work environment

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and timelines while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This high-impact role offers leadership growth as we scale, with opportunities to work across California, manage field teams, and collaborate with engineers and sales to improve installations and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in residential or fire protection systems.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, permitting, and fire safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, architects, and local inspectors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with a customer‑first approach.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel to job sites
• Ability to work remotely and travel across California, including occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all system installations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop efficient processes for supply chain, inventory management, job costing, and system installation.
• Oversee material procurement and tracking, ensuring timely deliveries and proper inventory management.
• Work closely with inspectors, local building officials, and fire departments to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, contractors, architects, and builders, ensuring smooth communication and expectation management.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers throughout the installation and maintenance process.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams, participating in site visits, customer consultations, and project scoping.
• Recruit, train, and manage installation team members, including foremen, subcontractors, and third‑party installation partners.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented culture, ensuring seamless collaboration between field and office teams.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to continuously improve team expertise and efficiency.
• Work closely with engineers and product teams to improve system design, installation processes, and performance.
• Help develop technical documentation and training materials to support internal teams and customers.
• Implement best practices in project tracking, reporting, and financial forecasting.
• Oversee site audits, design engineering processes, and permitting.
• Provide operations and maintenance support to existing customers.
• Assist in vehicle maintenance management, backflow testing, T&M agreements, and ensuring compliance with tax exemptions when placing orders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Customer focus

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and timelines while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This high-impact role offers leadership growth as we scale, with opportunities to work across California, manage field teams, and collaborate with engineers and sales to improve installations and processes.