Project Manager - Fire Protection

Company Description

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search! Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their buildings, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

Why join the Classic team?

• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Social events: Building camaraderie and fostering a sense of community is essential.
  

Description

The Project Manager acts as a key liaison between the General Contractor, site supervisors, engineering, and project management teams. This role provides essential technical and administrative support to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with design intent, schedule, and quality expectations. The successful candidate will possess strong sprinkler system knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. They will assist road supervisors by providing technical guidance, coordinating design details, managing documentation, and facilitating effective communication between office and field operations.

Task & Responsibilities:

• Oversee, schedule & ensure the completion of the installation of sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate work with design, and installation personnel.
• Coordinate with General Contractor and/or Customer to meet deadlines and project schedule.
• Order specialty material for projects
• Review change documents and participate in pricing changes.
• Communicate with office as to extras, change notices, and scheduling needs.
• Assist with customer inquiries and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Raising the bar in the sprinkler industry by training and equipping field staff
• Prepare new projects with estimators and coordinate kick off tasks.
• Track and participate in drawing submissions and applicable permit applications as required.
• Coordinate testing with the installation crew and applicable parties and ensure all close out documents      are obtained.
• Develop and establish working relationships with the general contractors and owners.
• Provide details of the completed jobs to the sales team to price the annual inspections.
• Assist with training and development of junior project staff.

• Participate in site visits with Peers in support of field reviews and quality control

• Participate and use Procore for all project related tasks.
• Participate in company safety training and programs and provide oversight for staff in safety initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years plus of industry experience is preferred.
• Project management experience is an asset including experience with planning, executing, and controlling projects
• Able to prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Good organizational skills for people and information
• Previous knowledge and working experience in Procore for project management tasks an asset.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the fire sprinkler industry & codes
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical piping installations and coordination is an asset
• Good interpersonal skills with staff and customers

• Strong understanding of Construction Job Site Safety to assist with risk assessment planning.
• Strong understanding of Quality Control and Project Close out process. 
• Strong understanding of Change order and Contract change Management
• Strong understanding of Construction processes such as RFI’s and Contract Scope of work and contract Specifications
• Strong understanding of Estimating and takeoffs is also an asset
• Prior Construction Site Exposure is an asset
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Driving (city and highway)
• Noise, light and elements exposure
• Sitting
• Walking
• Bending / Stooping
• Lifting (1 to 40 lbs.)
• Carrying (1 to 40 lbs.)

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Salary placement within the stated range is determined by evaluating the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity and prevailing market conditions. These factors are applied consistently to support transparent and equitable compensation practices.

No part of our hiring process uses AI or automated screening technology, all candidate reviews and applications are evaluated manually and hiring decisions are completed by human staff, to ensure a fair and transparent assessment.