What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC?
Division 136 | Ashburn, VA
Lead the project. Drive the results. Deliver with confidence.
Chesapeake Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute projects from start to finish. You’ll work closely with clients, operations, and internal teams to keep projects on time, on budget, and on track while delivering exceptional results.
🎯 What You’ll Do
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate Operations, Service, Engineering, Procurement, and other teams.
- Track project progress, milestones, budgets, and risks.
- Identify issues and implement solutions to keep projects moving.
- Communicate project status, financial performance, and risks to clients and leadership.
- Review contracts, specifications, and project documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage change orders, scope changes, and project documentation.
- Ensure projects meet company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate project records and reporting.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for project escalations and emergency needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
⭐ What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of project management experience in construction, fire protection, or technical services.
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
- Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriters’ requirements, and applicable building codes preferred.
- Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent preferred.
- ERP system experience preferred.
💻 The Job
- Combination of office and field work.
- Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
🏆 Why This Role Matters
Great projects don’t happen by accident. You’ll be the person keeping the people, plans, budgets, and deadlines moving in the right direction. Lead with confidence, solve problems, and make an impact at Chesapeake Fire Protection.
Qualifications:🔥 About Chesapeake Fire Protection
Built on Experience. Focused on People. Growing for the Future.
Founded in 1978 as a family-owned business, Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) has grown into a trusted fire protection partner serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.
Today, as a Century Fire Protection Company, we have the resources, technology, expertise, and first-class fabrication capabilities to take on projects of all sizes. We’re headquartered in Odenton, MD, with a branch office in Ashburn, VA.
❤️ We Invest in Our People
Our people are our biggest asset. We provide the training, education, resources, and benefits employees need to succeed, grow, and build a career with us.
🎁 Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance, including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Coverage
Come build your career with a company that invests in you.