Fire Protection Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. (ACI) has been a leading contractor in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years. ACI builds an innovative culture by valuing every employee—making people count.

The Fire Protection Project Manager oversees all aspects of planning and implementing the delivery of commercial fire protection projects. The role requires deep knowledge of commercial sprinkler system design and construction and a proven ability to review plans and specifications for design and constructability issues.

• Build and maintain a positive relationship with internal project teams, other Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
• As Project Manager, build positive morale on the project site.
• Oversee total fire protection field trade construction to ensure projects are built to design, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with internal departments (pre‑construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication) and client personnel to:
  • Develop and maintain a construction plan and schedule.
  • Scope vendor quotes and purchase equipment and material.
  • Scope subcontractors and issue subcontracts.
  • Provide guidance for the fabrication schedule.
• Daily monitoring of key metrics (manpower, material/equipment deliveries, etc.) and mentor site leadership to support timely execution within budget with no defects or accidents.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets; report key metrics to senior management and other project managers.
• Create revenue forecasts, schedule of values, cash flow analysis, and other financial analysis.
• Identify scope changes, price them, and submit potential change orders to customers.
• When necessary, develop recovery plans to bring projects that are experiencing safety, quality, or production issues back on track.
• Assist the Superintendent with on‑site quality control and safety procedures.
• Oversee and manage all subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
• Manage the Change Order Requests process and distribute all subcontractor Change Orders and associated budget revisions.
• Read and evaluate sprinkler system designs and coordinate sprinkler layout.
• Oversight of all project administrative logs and close‑out activities.
• Help drive the site‑specific safety plan and a safety‑first mindset.
• Comfortably manage multiple projects at varying stages within a project lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and/or 3+ years of Fire Protection project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem‑solving skills.
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.

• While performing duties the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color‑coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

• As a Project Manager, may require travel (typically not overnight).

• 3+ years of experience as a Fire Protection Project Manager on commercial construction sites (with specific focus on commercial…