Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

About the role

Build your career with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, an industry-leading fire, life safety, and security company. As the Fire Sprinkler Service Project Manager, you will oversee and manage fire sprinkler service projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire sprinkler service projects including repairs, maintenance, retrofits, and inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, technicians, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and performance.
• Ensure work complies with applicable NFPA codes, AHJ regulations, and safety standards.
• Cover material procurement, subcontractor scheduling, and field service dispatching.
• Maintain accurate records including service reports, inspection forms, and customer documentation.
• Aid in troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions for system deficiencies.
• Support sales efforts by identifying service opportunities and providing recommendations.
• Ensure timely billing and help resolve any invoicing discrepancies.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Support marketing opportunities through sales calls, networking, and other market-related information.
• Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer.
• Own training of new systems as they become available.
• Work with customers to set up quarterly inspection schedules for the upcoming year.
• Send out inspection reports to Customers, AHJ’s, National Accounts Managers or others as required.
• Assist in billing inspection per office guidelines.
• Attend yearly education classes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, PgMP, CAPM) are highly desirable.
• Proven project management experience, ideally in a service-based environment.
• NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems (preferred).
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, ServiceTrade, etc.).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
• Skills: Strong understanding of fire protection systems, project management experience, and excellent communication skills.

Other Duties

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Office and field environment; occasional job site visits required.
• May need to work outside standard business hours to meet project deadlines or respond to emergencies.

Pay and Benefits

Excellent pay range: $75,000 - $90,000 base salary DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with employer match, paid vacation and company holidays, training and career development, and immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.