Fire Protection Project Manager

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 potential performance bonuses

Is this your perfect fit?

• Are you a fire protection professional who enjoys both designing technical systems and running projects from start to finish?
• This role offers the ideal blend of engineering detail and hands-on project leadership within a growing mechanical and life safety services organization.

What your future day will look like:

• Produce accurate layouts and system drawings for fire sprinkler installations using leading design software
• Conduct hydraulic calculations and ensure all plans meet NFPA requirements and local building codes
• Prepare drawings, submittals, and material lists for fabrication and installation teams
• Work closely with project teams, contractors, and design partners throughout the planning and construction process
• Lead assigned projects from the estimating phase through turnover, coordinating schedules, materials, and field crews
• Track project progress to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently met
• Maintain open communication with internal leadership, customers, and site personnel
• Troubleshoot design or construction issues and champion safety and compliance on every job

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Dental and vision options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and fire protection project management
• Strong proficiency with design software including AutoSprink & AutoCAD or comparable fire protection design tools
• Experience working in BIM environments or using Revit MEP
• Solid understanding of NFPA standards—especially NFPA 13, 14, and 25
• NICET Water-Based Systems Layout certification (Level II or above preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Valid driver’s license-will be traveling to job sites when needed

We know you are more than a résumé and understand your next career move needs to be the right fit! If this is your first time considering Godshall as your trusted partner, welcome! Once you have applied, we will review your experience and skills. You will then hear back quickly with the next steps.

If you have already spoken with Godshall, please reach out to your recruiter. We will happily update your file and make sure we are considering you for all roles your experience and skills are a perfect fit for.

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent, or protected veteran status.