Senior Construction PM - Wildfire Defense Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided cell phone and laptop

Medical, Dental, and 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 lead end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems in California. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and schedule, while delivering an exceptional customer experience across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with inspectors and designers, and collaboration with sales to scope projects. Travel across California is required, with a remote-first work approach and flexible

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in residential or fire protection systems.
• Understanding of residential construction, permitting, and fire safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, architects, and local inspectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving with a customer-first approach.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Slack.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work remotely and travel across California.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Remote work travel

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Driver's license

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems in California. You will ensure high-quality execution within budget and schedule, while delivering an exceptional customer experience across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with inspectors and designers, and collaboration with sales to scope projects. Travel across California is required, with a remote-first work approach and flexible