Fire Protection Project Manager

Mullins Mechanical•Cumming, GA

About The Position

The Fire Protection Project Manager oversees fire protection projects from initiation to completion, including new installations and retrofits in existing buildings. The role coordinates field technicians, clients, subcontractors, internal departments, material procurement, scheduling, and field service dispatch to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. The manager develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets; tracks project performance; maintains documentation; ensures compliance with NFPA codes, AHJ regulations, and company safety standards; and addresses technical issues and system deficiencies. The position also supports sales and business development by identifying opportunities, making recommendations, conducting site surveys, educating customers, networking, and maintaining market awareness. Additional duties include ensuring timely billing, resolving invoicing discrepancies, promoting a safe work environment, training on newly introduced systems, attending annual continuing education classes, interpreting blueprints and technical documents, and performing other duties as assigned. Work involves both office and field settings, with travel for client meetings, site surveys, and project oversight. Flexibility to work outside standard business hours may be needed to meet deadlines or respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in the fire protection industry, with emphasis on sprinkler systems.
Proven project management experience, ideally in a service-focused environment.
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Adherence to the company Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Safety Policy.
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours to meet deadlines or respond to emergencies.
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site surveys, and project oversight.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems is preferred.
Project Management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or CAPM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple fire protection projects, including new installations and retrofits to existing buildings.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, technicians, subcontractors, and internal departments.
Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and track progress and performance.
Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, AHJ regulations, and company safety standards.
Coordinate material procurement, subcontractor scheduling, and field service dispatch.
Maintain accurate project documentation.
Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend solutions for system deficiencies.
Support sales by identifying opportunities and providing recommendations.
Ensure timely billing and help resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
Participate in business development through sales calls, networking, and market awareness.
Conduct site surveys to determine customer needs and provide technical education.
Provide training on new systems as they are introduced.
Attend annual continuing education classes.
Read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.