Senior Wildfire Defense Construction Lead

Frontline Wildfire Defense; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible time off + 14 paid holidays

Work-from-home stipend

Remote-first work environment

Company-provided equipment

Join a mission-driven team

Job summary

Frontline Wildfire Defense in Montana seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will lead field teams, coordinate with inspectors, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

This role requires strong communication, multiple project handling, and a customer-first approach. Travel to job sites across the region is expected, with remote collaboration to support offices.

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 work within tight 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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer-first

Travel-ready

Driver's license

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

Frontline Wildfire Defense in Montana seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of wildfire defense systems. You will lead field teams, coordinate with inspectors, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

This role requires strong communication, multiple project handling, and a customer-first approach. Travel to job sites across the region is expected, with remote collaboration to support offices.