Fire Sprinkler Project Manager – Lead High-Impact Life Safety Installations Across Charleston
Job Overview
- Company: Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS).
- Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 – $125,000 base salary (Based on experience).
- Location: Charleston, SC area.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time (FLSA Exempt).
- Project Scope: Commercial fire sprinkler installations, retrofits, and system commissioning.
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.
The Opportunity
You will take complete financial and operational ownership of high-profile fire sprinkler installations across the Lowcountry. This role empowers you to run each project like an independent business while safeguarding commercial properties and community lives. You will direct field crews and interface with general contractors, backed by an executive team dedicated to quality craftsmanship.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Own project financials from estimate handoff through final billing, managing budgets, schedule of values, and cash flow.
- Track daily labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses to prevent cost overruns and maintain targeted profit margins.
- Generate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and implement proactive strategies to eliminate profit fade.
- Identify jobsite scope variations in real time to prepare, negotiate, and execute profitable change orders.
- Facilitate prompt progress billings, monitor accounts receivable, and secure timely retention releases.
- Coordinate installation drawings with engineering and design teams to resolve RFIs and ensure adherence to NFPA 13 standards.
- Partner with field supervisors and AHJs to schedule seamless rough-ins, hydrostatic tests, and final acceptance inspections.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in fire sprinkler installation, project management, or estimating.
- Proven track record managing job budgets, progress billings, schedule of values, and change orders.
- Working technical knowledge of NFPA 13 requirements across wet, dry, preaction, and standpipe systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel alongside experience utilizing job-cost or construction management software.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and subcontract agreements.
- Strong communication and organizational skills necessary to lead field teams and represent the company to general contractors.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to job sites throughout the region.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Active NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout or Inspection & Testing.
- Possession of an OSHA 30 construction safety credential.
- Established relationships and prior project delivery experience within the commercial construction market of Charleston.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $85,000 to $125,000 tailored to your field and management experience.
- Annual incentive bonus program tied directly to project profitability and performance.
- Company vehicle or dedicated vehicle allowance provided for business travel.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage plans.
- Paid time off allocations alongside company-recognized holidays.
About Us
Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is a fire-life safety construction and service company founded in 2014 with one purpose: to protect lives, property, and peace of mind. We design, install, inspect, and service fire sprinkler, fire alarm, very early warning, and life-safety systems. We are growing our team in the Charleston area and need a project manager who can run our sprinkler jobs like a business.
Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
