Sr. Manager, Fire Life Safety, US/Canada

 As part of a dedicated team, this position will contribute to Marriott’s commitment to fire protection and life safety across Marriott’s brands in the US and Canada. The Sr. Manager will engage with cross-functional teams and external partners to support safe and compliant hotel development and operations. Ideal candidates bring technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to help shape environments that protect guests, associates, and assets. This position combines engineering insight with field engagement, offering meaningful impact and professional growth within a values-driven team. 

Required 

• BS in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent experience 

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in fire protection
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain driving privileges, as driving is a regular component of the role
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for international travel
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada, with occasional international travel as business needs require

Preferred 

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineering (PE) license 

• Construction and digital plan review experience 

• Working knowledge of International Building Code and NFPA Standards 

• Responsible for delivery of high-quality engineering support services to business units within Global Design, Lodging, Development, Operations, Brand, Lodging Engineering, Risk Management, Ownership Franchise Services and various other Marriott businesses. 

• Make decisions for complex fire protection and life safety issues and refer to supervisor for support. 

• Perform design reviews for egress, building construction, automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, and mechanical smoke control systems to ensure compliance of Marriott standards, system performance, equipment selection, constructability, maintainability, building code conformance, and sequencing. 

• Conduct virtual and on-site construction support services including fire protection system project control functions (change-order analysis and schedule impacts), cost reduction analysis, submittal reviews, mid-construction site review and report, transition planning (construction to operations), and acceptance testing. 

• Manage projects from feasibility to opening by tracking milestones including meetings, construction document reviews, and property inspections and testing. 

• Direct adaptations and modifications throughout design process and installation of systems. 

• Discuss with supervisor and team members fire protection and life safety issues or problems that have high financial impact. 

• Remain current with emerging technologies, national codes and best methods for automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, life safety, and smoke control. 

• Develop and maintain independent relationships with customers; anticipate needs of customers; negotiate work deliverables and timing for initiatives. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills which must include ability to speak in public, negotiate, explain fire protection concepts, and enforce standards while strengthening relationships, occasionally under pressure. 

• Communicate effectively with managers, team members, property owners, consultants, engineers, and architects. 

• High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and integrity 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment. 

• Assist in the building of team core values of integrity, accountability, respect, and value. 

• Willingness to travel (70-75%).