Fire Protection Project Manager

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager to join our CHA Fire – International Fire Protection Services Team at our office in Birmingham, AL or Cullman, AL.  This is a full-time in office position.

CHA Fire Protection Services offers highly specialized fire protection engineering services and cutting-edge solutions to the most challenging fire protection projects. Our knowledgeable staff manages complex industrial, commercial and design/build fire protection projects, including sprinkler systems, fire pumps, ground storage tanks, underground piping, and special hazards.

At CHA, the Fire Protection Project Manager aids in the development of change orders including development of scope, schedule, and budget by coordinating with CHA technical groups and market staffing development of scope, schedule and budget by coordinating with CHA technical groups and market staff. This key role is responsible for managing the overall client relationship including any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise. Our Fire Protection Project Managers are skilled collaborators who are experts at problem solving and adapting and staying calm under pressure. The professional in this role sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a “seller/doer” dual role, by understanding our client’s challenges, building partnerships with them, and providing creative solutions to those challenges.

The Fire Protection Project Manager coordinates contracts with the client, subcontractors, purchase orders, daily correspondence, and all other project related documents. This role is responsible for all project financials, manages subcontractor payments, and communicates updates to the client, management, and project team during monthly project review meetings with operations.

Additionally, the Fire Protection Project Manager develops a specific health and safety plan in coordination with health and safety manager and is responsible for verifying that projects meet required QA/QC compliance as determined by Quality Management Plan.  

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Associate’s degree or equivalent field experience is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• NICET certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler experience required; a minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience required
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks on $20 million projects
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects at once
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
• A self-starter who excels in a high-paced work environment and work well independently
• Ability to travel 50% of time to project sites required

$94,000 - $116,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.