PM Fire Protection & Life Safety Engineer

Ignis Global Recruitment

Herndon, VA

$130,000 to $160,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Fire Protection Engineer Project Manager to join our expanding Mid-Atlantic team. You’ll collaborate with skilled fire protection engineers and managers to offer professional support on complex fire and life safety matters, including code consulting, fire protection design, and inspections for various stakeholders.

The ideal candidates should have 7+ years in Fire & Life Safety, capable of managing projects, engaging clients, and mentoring junior staff.

Salary package: base salary range is between 130k-160k + profit sharing plan + performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities:

Manage tasks and resources, overseeing projects independently.
Provide performance-based design solutions such as fire modeling, egress modeling and develop code plans
Draft proposals, define project scope, and establish project pricing.
Efficiently manage project budgets and phases.
Conduct contract reviews and mentor junior consultants.
Perform on-site inspections for code compliance.
Prepare detailed code reports and reviews of architectural plans.
Participate in meetings with clients and authorities.
Conduct commissioning and inspections of safety systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in fire protection (preferred), mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, architectural, or industrial engineering.
7+ years in fire protection and life safety engineering.
Prior project management experience.
Leadership, strong work ethic, and ability to work autonomously.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Professional Engineering licensure preferred.
AutoCAD and/or Revit proficiency preferred.