Fire Protection Project Manager III

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager III to join our Fire Protection Services Team in a fully remote capacity. In this senior-level role, you’ll take ownership of high-impact fire protection projects—overseeing technical delivery, financial performance, and client relationships from kickoff through closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Lead fire protection projects from planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing technical, financial, and logistical needs to deliver successful outcomes
• Develop project plans, schedules, and Quality Management Plans in coordination with technical and operations teams
• Manage contracts, change orders, subcontractors, and project documentation to keep work moving efficiently and accurately
• Oversee project financials including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and billings to maintain strong performance
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and next steps to clients, leadership, and project teams
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, AHJ requirements, and CHA health and safety standards through field oversight and inspections
• Mentor technicians and junior project management staff as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 9 years of fire protection experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience required
• Strong knowledge of fire protection industry including NFPA code requirements and OSHA safety standards required
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or general construction principles and construction schedule
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and interpreting client contract requirements
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, project plans, change orders, extra work authorizations, and closeout documentation
• Advanced skills in project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other management software
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and Revit
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid drivers license required with the ability to travel as needed
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Deltek Vision preferred
• Consulting industry experience preferred
• NICET certification preferred; project management certification a plus