Project Manager - Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering

$100,000 - $160,000/Yr

Ignis Global Recruitment Limited - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Newport News, VA

About the position

The Project Manager for Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineering is an experienced professional responsible for overseeing projects from initiation to completion. This role involves managing multiple projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior team members in a hybrid work environment. The position requires compliance with fire and life safety codes and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects independently, including multi-phase assignments, with responsibility for project resources, schedules, and overall delivery.
• Prepare, review, and adjust project plans and budgets as needed, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Lead client-facing communications, site visits, and project meetings, managing both written and verbal correspondence.
• Conduct on-site inspections and code reviews to verify compliance with building, fire, life safety, and accessibility codes.
• Develop detailed code reports and performance-based design solutions, such as fire modeling, egress modeling, and structural fire resistance analyses.
• Serve as the main point of contact on assigned projects, handling day-to-day communications and promptly responding to client needs.
• Develop project scopes, write proposals, and prepare cost estimates in alignment with client and project requirements.
• Review contracts and assist with contract negotiation in collaboration with senior staff and technical experts.
• Conduct regular reviews of project budgets and invoices, including accounts receivable follow-up to maintain project financial health.
• Mentor and train entry-level consultants, providing guidance on project processes, client communications, and deliverable standards.
• Delegate tasks to junior staff, monitor progress, and ensure quality by providing constructive feedback and support.
• Collaborate with technical experts across disciplines to refine project plans, enhancing the client experience and leveraging team expertise.
• Engage in business development by identifying potential clients and cultivating relationships that align with team and office growth goals.
• Support team initiatives by identifying opportunities for client consistency and alignment across projects.
• Contribute technical expertise to support internal initiatives that enhance team capabilities and drive project success.
• Regularly update project schedules and milestones, communicating adjustments to all project stakeholders.
• Lead project review meetings to gather feedback and develop strategies for continual improvement in project delivery.
• Conduct peer reviews of team deliverables to ensure high-quality standards while also producing deliverables for review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Architectural, Industrial Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in fire protection and life safety engineering or related consulting field.
• Prior experience managing client-facing projects with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.
• Professional Engineering licensure preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with fire modeling and egress modeling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance