Senior Fire Protection Project Leader

Cannistraro LLC; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannistraro LLC in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager to lead major projects from planning through closeout, drive financial performance, and ensure successful field execution.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with estimators, accounting, field leadership, and subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards across multi-site deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years in project management, preferably fire protection or construction.
• Proven track record managing financials, scheduling, procurement, and field execution.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead major fire protection projects from turnover through closeout.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and milestones with cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor/subcontractor awards, and documentation.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and changes to keep work moving.
• Provide direction and training to junior staff and project teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Navisworks

CMiC

Job description

Cannistraro LLC in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager to lead major projects from planning through closeout, drive financial performance, and ensure successful field execution.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with estimators, accounting, field leadership, and subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards across multi-site deployments.