Project Manager, Pre-Engineered Install

Encore Fire Protection • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Encore Fire Protection is hiring a Suppression Project Manager to manage fast-moving projects involving pre-engineered fire suppression systems. The role covers commercial kitchens, vehicle and heavy-equipment suppression, paint booths, and other industrial manufacturing environments. Most projects last one to two days, so the position requires strong technical knowledge, adaptability, and the ability to find code-compliant solutions when schedules, materials, or staffing change.

The project manager oversees work from scope review through completion and closeout, including planning jobs, assigning crews, coordinating materials, managing schedules and costs, communicating with customers and trades, and verifying testing and commissioning. The role ensures work complies with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, local codes, and safety procedures. The listed role title in the opportunity description is Suppression Project Manager.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in fire suppression systems, including project management or technical field leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of pre-engineered suppression systems, including commercial kitchen systems.
• Experience with vehicle and heavy-equipment fire suppression systems.
• Experience with industrial suppression systems and paint booth systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 17, 17A, 33, and 96, manufacturer requirements, and applicable local codes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturer design manuals.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects, prioritize under pressure, and solve problems in the moment.
• Strong communication skills with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to lead and coordinate crews with varying levels of experience.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certification in Special Hazards Suppression Systems.
• Manufacturer certifications for pre-engineered suppression systems.
• Hands-on technician experience before moving into project management.
• Project management training or certification, such as PMP.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with job costing, scheduling, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage short-duration suppression projects from scope review through completion and closeout.
• Plan jobs, assign crews, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Adjust plans, sequencing, and crew assignments when conditions, materials, or staffing change.
• Resolve field problems within code, manufacturer requirements, and project scope, escalating decisions beyond the role's authority.
• Apply technical knowledge of pre-engineered kitchen, vehicle, heavy-equipment, industrial, and paint booth suppression systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment details, and site conditions to determine appropriate systems, components, and approaches.
• Ensure work complies with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer listings, and authority-having-jurisdiction requirements.
• Plan material needs, confirm availability, and identify compliant alternatives when specified items are unavailable or delayed.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and branch teams to keep projects supplied and moving.
• Balance crew skills, schedules, resources, and competing priorities.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, general contractors, and other trades on assigned projects.
• Set expectations and communicate about scope, schedule, system shutdowns, and access throughout the job.
• Coordinate with equipment owners, facility managers, and other trades to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Verify workmanship, system testing, and commissioning before completion; conduct customer walkthroughs and handoffs as needed.
• Maintain project records, including scope changes, inspection and test documentation, and turnover paperwork.
• Track project costs, manage change orders, and support timely billing.
• Promote workplace safety and follow applicable OSHA and job-site procedures, including industrial-site and hot-work requirements.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses tied to personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
• Casual dress code and branded Encore swag.
• Access to web-based productivity tools.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed