Fire Protection Manager Jobs in Moody, AL (NOW HIRING)

Location: US-AL-Cullman | US-AL-Birmingham

Job ID: 7104

# Positions: 1

Category: Fire Protection

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help people. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities, taking pride in improving things where we live. Our foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity, treating everyone with dignity and respect. We also hold ourselves accountable for promoting sustainability in our business and designs, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Fire Protection Operations Manager to join our Commercial & Institutional - Fire Protection Services Team at our Cullman, AL or Birmingham, AL office.

CHA Fire Protection Services offers highly specialized fire protection engineering services and cutting‑edge solutions to the most challenging projects. Our knowledgeable staff manages complex industrial, commercial, and design/build projects, including sprinkler systems, fire pumps, ground storage tanks, underground piping, and special hazards.

The Fire Protection Operations Manager, a key technical leadership role at CHA, leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals. Success is measured by the team’s technical quality, achievement of utilization targets, engagement and motivation of team members, and effective management of project budgets. The manager organizes, directs, and coordinates activities associated with the scope of work, either individually or with the team.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. You’ll be part of a talented professional group, receive support for career growth, and have the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management or a related field is preferred
• PE or equivalent professional license preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Minimum of 11 years of experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships
• Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects
• Experience utilizing problem‑solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
• Experience managing project accounting processes, including budgeting, forecasts, and cash management required
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite required
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required

$120,000 - $144,000

Salary is based on a of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways—always searching, never settling—to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward‑leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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