Senior Construction Project Manager - Central California

Frontline Wildfire Defense•San Luis Obispo, CA

2h•$120,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Frontline Wildfire Defense is hiring a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee end-to-end installation of its wildfire defense systems. The role is responsible for high-quality project execution within scope, budget, and schedule while delivering an exceptional customer experience. It is a high-impact position with leadership potential as the company scales. The candidate must be located in the San Luis Obispo, California area. The position is remote-first and requires travel across California, including occasional nights and weekends. Frontline Wildfire Defense, founded in 2017, developed an integrated wildfire defense system combining exterior sprinklers, full-coverage design, and connected software for remote monitoring and response. The company describes its mission as helping people live safely with fire through wildfire safety and climate technology. The Project Manager leads installations; develops supply chain, inventory, job-costing, and installation processes; manages procurement; and coordinates with inspectors, building officials, and fire departments. The role serves as the primary contact for homeowners and project stakeholders, provides technical support, and collaborates with sales and business development. It also recruits and develops installation teams, works with engineering and product teams to improve systems and processes, creates technical documentation and training materials, and supports project tracking, reporting, forecasting, audits, permitting, maintenance, vehicle management, backflow testing, time-and-materials agreements, and tax-exemption compliance. Compensation is $120,000–$160,000, depending on experience. Frontline conducts comprehensive background checks for new hires, typically covering the past 7–10 years and potentially including employment and education verification. Driving-record verification is also required for roles involving field work; employment offers are contingent on successful completion of the applicable checks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction project management experience, 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.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-first approach.
Proficiency in Google Suite, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, and in Slack.
Valid driver’s license and a 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 San Luis Obispo, California area.
Successful completion of applicable background checks; field roles also require driving-record verification.

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, ensuring timely deliveries and proper 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 during installation and maintenance.
Collaborate with sales and business development teams on site visits, customer consultations, and project scoping.
Recruit, train, and manage installation team members, including foremen, subcontractors, and third-party installation partners.
Foster collaboration between field and office teams and a positive, team-oriented culture.
Coach team members, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
Work with engineering and product teams to improve system design, installation processes, and system 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-materials agreements, and compliance with tax exemptions when placing orders.