Senior Fire Protection Consultant I

Summit Fire Consulting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Consulting is seeking an experienced fire protection consultant to deliver life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression and fire alarm system design, plus performance-based fire analysis for clients nationwide. The role supports project budgeting, staffing, and client development while collaborating with regional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong NFPA/IBC background, 10+ years in the field, and familiarity with office software and design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in fire science or related field, or NICET III/IV.
• 10 years of fire protection consulting experience including code and design work.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and local/state requirements for practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate fire suppression and fire alarm systems for buildings.
• Prepare budgets, manage project scope, and monitor profitability.
• Engage with authorities having jurisdiction to facilitate approvals.
• Prepare proposals, present qualifications to clients, and develop business.
• Attend conferences and collaborate with national teams on larger projects.
• Perform analyses, code reviews, and support design/build opportunities.

Skills

English communication

Project budgeting

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Fire Science

NICET Level III/IV

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression system design, fire alarm system design and performance-based fire analysis both locally and nationally. We are flexible with the location of our consulting staff in all US regions.

JOB DUTIES

Consulting Functions

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated separations, means of egress, fire/smoke and egress modeling and other fire life safety features in buildings and facilities.
• Classification of buildings and evaluation of hazardous operations and materials.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry to work with and support our Summit Companies installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance teams.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On-site inspections and observations.

Project and Growth Functions

• Prepare and manage project budgets and scope, achieving planned gross margins and EBITDA.
• Manage resources and staff on individual projects, including assistance with job set-up, monitoring of profitability and billings.
• Establish relationships with the authorities having jurisdiction to assist our customers in presenting fire protection approaches to the authorities and achieving the desired results.
• Participation in business development activities including development and tracking proposals.
• Present Company qualifications to new and existing customers, with the intent of establishing clientele in the selected markets.
• Participate in the growth of new and existing clientele.
• Collaboration with Summit Fire National Consulting team on larger projects and national accounts.
• Assist Summit fire protection contracting business by performing analyses, calculations, code and standard reviews and other functions in support of design/build opportunities.
• Attend regional conferences to promote the capabilities of the Summit Companies, including the preparation and presentation of selected papers and speeches at these conferences.
• Participation in industry and professional organizations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Certifications

• Bachelor of science or associate's degree in fire science or related technical fields or NICET Level III or IV Certification.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 10 years fire protection consulting experience including code consulting, design of systems and fire hazard analysis, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capabilities in professional service business processes including preparing and managing project budgets.
• Possesses extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, the International Building Code, and applicable local and state codes for the office location and states of practice.

Systems and Software Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board of directors.
• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office, required.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs, preferred.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD or REVIT experience, preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFNC's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer-specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist. Up to 50% Travel may be required.

Work Environment

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affimation Action employer.

Job Description Note

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.