Senior Construction PM — Remote-First Wildfire Defense Installations

Frontline Wildfire Defense; Santa Cruz (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Remote-first work environment

Work-from-home stipend

Company-provided equipment

14 paid holidays

Flexible time off

Job summary

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and timelines, delivering an exceptional customer experience with leadership potential as the company scales.

This role requires coordinating with inspectors, contractors, and local officials, recruiting and training installation crews, and driving process improvements with engineering and product teams.

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 meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with a customer‑first approach.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Drive) and Slack.
• 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 with engineers and product teams to improve system design, installation processes, and performance.
• Help develop technical documentation and training materials for 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 tax exemption compliance when placing orders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Customer focus

Driving and travel

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and timelines, delivering an exceptional customer experience with leadership potential as the company scales.

This role requires coordinating with inspectors, contractors, and local officials, recruiting and training installation crews, and driving process improvements with engineering and product teams.