Remote Construction Project Lead – Wildfire Defense

Frontline Wildfire Defense; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided cell phone

Laptop

Health insurance

Flexible time off

14 paid holidays

Work-from-home stipend

Remote-first environment

Company equipment

Job summary

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in California to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure quality, stay within budget and timelines, and deliver a superior customer experience.

Responsibilities include managing installations, coordinating with inspectors, building officials, and homeowners; leading installation teams; and driving process improvements across procurement, costing, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in residential or fire protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of permitting and fire safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, architects, and local inspectors.
• Able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and a customer-first approach.
• Proficient with Google Suite and Slack for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee every system installation on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop efficient processes for supply chain, inventory, costing, and installation.
• Coordinate procurement, deliveries, and field personnel with regulators.
• Serve as primary contact for homeowners, contractors, and builders.
• Provide technical guidance during installation and maintenance.

Skills

5+ years Construction PM

Residential fire protection knowledge

Contractors & architects management

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Travel across CA

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in California to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure quality, stay within budget and timelines, and deliver a superior customer experience.

Responsibilities include managing installations, coordinating with inspectors, building officials, and homeowners; leading installation teams; and driving process improvements across procurement, costing, and compliance.