Senior Construction Project Manager - SoCal

Frontline Wildfire Defense•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$120,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Frontline Wildfire Defense is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of its wildfire defense systems. The position is responsible for high-quality project execution within scope, budget, and schedule while delivering an exceptional customer experience. It offers leadership potential as the company scales. The role is remote-first, but the candidate must be located in the Los Angeles area and travel across California, including occasional nights and weekends. The Project Manager leads installation projects and develops processes for supply chain, inventory, job costing, and installation. The role manages procurement and tracking of materials, coordinates with inspectors, building officials, and fire departments, and serves as the primary contact for homeowners and project partners. It also manages installation personnel and partners, supports team development, collaborates with engineering, product, sales, and business development teams, and improves technical documentation, installation processes, project reporting, and financial forecasting. Additional responsibilities include site audits, design engineering processes, permitting, customer operations and maintenance support, vehicle maintenance management, backflow testing, time-and-material agreements, and tax-exemption compliance for orders. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for job-site travel. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, which typically cover the past 7–10 years and may include employment and education verification; driving record verification is required for roles involving field work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in construction project management, preferably in residential construction 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 meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-first approach.
Proficiency with Google Suite, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, and with Slack.
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.
Must be located in the Los Angeles, California area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fire protection systems or wildfire defense solutions.
Familiarity with construction financials, forecasting, and project costing.
Knowledge of lean construction methodologies to optimize project efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee 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, including timely deliveries and inventory management.
Coordinate with inspectors, local building officials, and fire departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, contractors, architects, and builders, managing communication and expectations.
Provide technical support and guidance to customers throughout installation and maintenance.
Collaborate with sales and business development teams, including site visits, customer consultations, and project scoping.
Recruit, train, and manage foremen, subcontractors, and third-party installation partners.
Foster collaboration between field and office teams and support a positive team culture.
Coach team members, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
Work with engineering and product teams to improve system design, installation processes, and performance.
Develop technical documentation and training materials for internal teams and customers.
Implement best practices in project tracking, reporting, and financial forecasting.
Oversee site audits, design engineering processes, and permitting.
Provide operations and maintenance support to existing customers.
Assist with vehicle maintenance management, backflow testing, time-and-material agreements, and compliance with tax exemptions when placing orders.