Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value, and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer – Missoula, MT

As a Fire Protection Project Manager & Designer, you will design, coordinate, and manage fire sprinkler system projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000 per year depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather project requirements.
• Design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems using AutoSPRINK, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, and other 3D design tools.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop material stock lists.
• Evaluate system feasibility, identify potential challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Build preliminary schedules and lead long-range project planning.
• Manage assigned projects to meet safety, quality, productivity, profitability, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate job handoffs and maintain accurate project and design records.
• Lead and support field check activities, ensuring work complies with applicable codes, permits, and project requirements.
• Direct assigned field labor, monitor productivity, track labor hours and crew mix rates, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Identify scope changes and prepare timely change orders and estimates.
• Prepare and monitor project billings to support accuracy and positive cash flow.
• Communicate project status, progress, and required modifications to owners and general contractors.
• Build lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and dependable results.
• Recommend improvements to project management procedures and business practices.

Job Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering—Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil—or Construction Management is preferred. A relevant technical school or college degree will also be considered.
• NICET certification and/or engineering experience is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or similar fire sprinkler layout software.
• Strong construction knowledge and an understanding of project execution from design through installation.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, organize competing priorities, and deliver quality work on time.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-motivated, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively with customers, field crews, and office teams.
• Ability to travel overnight periodically, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to pass a post-offer drug test, background check, and reference check.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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