Fire Protection Project Manager I

CHA Consulting, Inc. is a company focused on fire protection services, seeking a Project Manager to join their team in a remote capacity. The role involves managing fire protection projects from initiation to completion, ensuring client expectations are met while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage fire protection projects from initiation through completion, supporting system installations, upgrades, and service work with a focus on schedule, scope, and budget
• Coordinate closely with clients, market teams, technical staff, and subcontractors to ensure project expectations are met and issues are resolved efficiently
• Develop project schedules, track progress, and communicate updates to clients, internal teams, and leadership
• Prepare change orders by defining scope, schedule, and cost impacts in collaboration with technical and market teams
• Maintain project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, correspondence, and electronic project records
• Support project financial performance by assisting with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow tracking, and subcontractor payments
• Participate in project review meetings and contribute to quality, safety, and compliance initiatives in alignment with NFPA and OSHA requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of fire sprinkler experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience required
• Working knowledge of the fire protection industry including fire protection systems, project engineering and/or construction principles and schedule, as well as life safety regulations
• Familiarity with NFPA code requirements and OSHA safety standards required
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit) required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other management software required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Clear, professional communicator who adapts effectively to clients, contractors, and internal teams with the ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships
• Ability to solve problems with urgency and independently drive initiatives from concept to completion while overseeing multiple projects
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
• Valid driver's license required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• NICET certification preferred
• Project management certification a plus