Senior Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Orange, California seeks an experienced Senior Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to oversee large-scale new construction and retrofit projects.

The role blends office and field duties, guiding projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating with design teams, subs, AHJs, GCs, and ownership groups while ensuring NFPA compliance, schedules, and budgets. This position offers growth and a long-term home within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Fire Sprinkler Project Management experience.
• Strong background in commercial new construction and tenant improvement/upfit work.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and fire protection systems.
• Experience working closely with field operations and installation teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire sprinkler projects from kickoff through closeout
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, manpower planning, procurement, and execution
• Coordinate with design teams, superintendents, subcontractors, and AHJs
• Attend project meetings and perform regular site visits
• Support field operations and help drive projects to successful completion
• Handle change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with NFPA standards

Skills

Fire sprinkler project management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Our Client is actively seeking an experienced Senior Fire Sprinkler Project Manager to join a growing team in Orange, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-level PM looking for a long-term home with a company handling a strong mix of large-scale new construction and complex retrofit/upfit projects.

This role offers a balanced mix of office and field responsibilities, ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects from preconstruction through final delivery while maintaining strong relationships with field teams, GCs, engineers, and ownership groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire sprinkler projects from kickoff through closeout
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, manpower planning, procurement, and execution
• Coordinate with design teams, superintendents, subcontractors, and AHJs
• Attend project meetings and perform regular site visits
• Support field operations and help drive projects to successful completion
• Handle change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with NFPA standards

Preferred Background

• 5+ years of Fire Sprinkler Project Management experience
• Strong background in commercial new construction and tenant improvement/upfit work
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and fire protection systems
• Experience working closely with field operations and installation teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $100K - $150K depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Vehicle allowance/company vehicle
• Medical, dental, vision
• PTO and paid holidays
• Long-term growth opportunity with a stable and expanding organization

We are looking for someone who can step in immediately, lead projects confidently, and become a key long-term part of the organization’s continued growth in the California market.