Fire Protection Operations Manager
Job Description
Birmingham, AL
Lead with Expertise as a Fire Protection Operations Manager — Deliver Safer, Code-Compliant Fire Protection Systems Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by applying your project leadership and technical expertise to essential fire protection systems? Do you thrive on solving complex safety challenges and guiding projects that ensure buildings, occupants, and operations remain protected from fire risks?CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Operations Manager to join our Fire Protection Services Team in Cullman, AL or Birmingham, AL. This is your opportunity to oversee high‑impact fire protection initiatives, support compliance with life safety codes, and help deliver reliable, innovative fire protection solutions for a wide range of facilities.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Lead fire protection projects that safeguard people, property, and operations across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities
- Mentor and inspire professionals dedicated to delivering high‑quality, code‑compliant fire safety solutions
- Collaborate with specialized fire protection engineers, NICET‑certified technicians, and experts across disciplines in a flexible, supportive environment
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to fire protection system projects—from initial assessment through planning and design
- Collaborate with Fire Protection team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
- Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical fire protection initiatives
- Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase
Job Requirements
What You Bring
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 11 years of fire protection experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
- Expert knowledge of the fire protection industry
- Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit, etc.) required
- Expert knowledge of NFPA code requirements and OSHA safety standards required
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
- Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
- Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
- Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency and manage relationships across the company
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
- Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or general construction principles and construction schedule
- Construction industry experience highly preferred
- Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel as needed
- NICET certification preferred; project management certification is a plus
