Project Manager - Fire & Life Safety Systems

Company Description

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search! Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their buildings, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

Why join the Classic team?

• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Social events: Building camaraderie and fostering a sense of community is essential.
  

Description

The Project Manager is a motivated, organized, and knowledgeable individual willing to contribute his/her experience and expertise in the area of managing fire sprinkler & standpipe installations. The Project Manager coordinates with the clients for schedules and works with IP scheduler to manage field staff on the installation of the fire systems in existing and new construction projects. The Project manager coordinates with installation team, perform project start up, client interactions, installation team support, change management, and design coordination as required. The Project Manager is a team player and essential in the success of installation project

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Oversee, schedule & ensure the completion of the installation and modification of Sprinkler/ standpipe systems.
• Coordinate work with design, fabrication and installation personnel.
• Perform project site visits and attend project kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate with General Contractor and/or Customer to meet deadlines and project schedule.
• Produce quality material list for project installation.
• Review change documents and participate in pricing changes.
• Communicate with office as to extras, change notices, and scheduling needs.
• Working with accounting for project invoicing.
• Assist with customer inquiries and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Track and participate in drawing submissions and applicable permit applications as required.
• Coordinate testing with the installation crew and applicable parties and ensure all close out documents are obtained.
• Provide details of the completed jobs to the service sales team to price the annual inspections.
• Participate in company safety training and programs. 
• Assist estimating department with site visits to provide information for them to prepare quotes.
• Preparation of quotations based on reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
• Communication with General Contractors, Engineers, Architects and Owners.
• Complete site visits to determine existing conditions.
• Meet with clients and build customer relationships.
• Willing to travel through out the GTA and surrounding areas.
• Any other additional items requested by your manager.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the fire protection industry, including sprinkler and standpipe system projects.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating fire protection projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13 and NFPA 14 standards and their application to sprinkler and standpipe system installations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, fire protection drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating with General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Owners, and installation teams.
• Experience reviewing change documents, preparing and pricing change orders, and managing project documentation.
• Experience preparing material take-offs and material lists for project installations.
• Familiarity with permit applications, drawing submissions, inspections, testing, and project closeout documentation.
• Experience conducting job site visits, assessing existing site conditions, and participating in project kickoff meetings.
• Experience supporting project invoicing and working with accounting on project billing requirements.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience assisting with quotations and reviewing project drawings and specifications for pricing purposes.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices and procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the GTA and surrounding areas.
  
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License with a clean driver's abstract.

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Driving (city and highway)
• Noise, light and elements exposure
• Sitting
• Walking
• Bending / Stooping
• Lifting (1 to 40 lbs.)
• Carrying (1 to 40 lbs.)

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Salary placement within the stated range is determined by evaluating the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity and prevailing market conditions. These factors are applied consistently to support transparent and equitable compensation practices in Ontario.
No part of our hiring process uses AI or automated screening technology, all candidate reviews and applications are evaluated manually and hiring decisions are completed by human staff, to ensure a fair and transparent assessment.

Classic Fire + Life Safety is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are also committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you have any accommodation needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act or Ontario Human Rights Code or would like to provide us with your feedback, questions, or concerns, please contact our Human Resources department at aoda@classicfls.com