Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Manager in our San Diego office. This position reports to the Team Leader in San Diego and is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development. Successful candidates will ideally reside in and/or relocate to the San Diego area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Keep team members informed and aligned with company priorities
• Support employee engagement through meaningful work, career development, and balance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships grounded in trust and delivery
• Coach team members on effective client communication and expectation management
• Participate in business development activities with support from regional leadership
• Drive technical excellence
• Lead and contribute to a variety of engineering design and consulting projects
• Maintain alignment with company standards, policies, and procedures
• Develop talent and grow the business
• Partner with leadership to execute regional and company strategy
• Support recruiting and retention of top talent
• Mentor and develop team members across technical, project management, and client-facing skills
• Identify growth opportunities within the service line and help expand team capabilities
• Lead and manage the team
• Lead a team of up to 8 professionals, including engineers and project managers
• Set clear expectations and provide regular, constructive feedback
• Create an environment where individuals are supported in taking on new challenges

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical consulting with a track record of client relationship development
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong foundation in fire protection engineering principles
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
• Able to balance project management responsibilities with people leadership
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or similar credential

Pay Range

Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data. National Pay Range $127,000—$175,000 USD