Project Manager
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- On-site
- Posted Aug 31, 2026
- 1 position
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
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Expired Sep 16, 2026
Original job posting
The Project Manager will oversee sprinkler installation projects, managing milestones, schedules, and technical communications with contractors and clients. They are also responsible for sales, quotations, risk mitigation, and ensuring field staff adhere to company policies.
Job details
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to join a growing team with opportunities to advance your career? If your answer is yes, Community Fire Prevention Ltd (a division of Onyx-Fire), is the place for you! WHO ARE WE? Onyx-Fire is a proud Canadian based business, operating across the provinces of Eastern & Western Canada. Onyx-Fire has provided 34 years of fire prevention services to a diverse range of valued clients. Our Western Canada division, Community Fire Prevention is a modern company with old-fashioned values. We pride ourselves on being (and remaining) a trusted leader within the local Fire Prevention industry. In addition to maintaining safe communities, our teams core focus is to provide 'next-level' service through innovative solutions and meaningful connections. To achieve this, we rely heavily on our core values: People First, Wow Every Customer, Everything is Possible and Own it! Interested in learning more about our team? Check out our Instagram page! THE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Sprinkler Project Manager to join our team full-time! You will manage sprinkler installation projects in Vancouver, BC and surrounding areas, working directly with major general contractors, end users, and construction management firms on both new building and existing building renovation sprinkler projects. · Understand current and previous building code requirements, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and knowledge of all aspects of permitting and local AHJ requirements · Directly involved in all sprinkler system / fire alarm sales, quotations, service work needs, as well as deficiencies and spin-offs from inspection accounts · Proactively manage project risks, issues, and develop mitigation plans to address potential problems · Responsible for managing the execution of all project milestones/deliverables/releases. · Develop and communicate project deliverables, detailed project schedules, incorporating critical timelines from construction requirements to achieve defined milestones · Responsible for all technical communication regarding project status with both the customer as well as the Project Coordinator · Create Schedule of Values based on the Project costs to be used for Monthly draw billings · Provides status reports to the project leadership on a regular basis · Communicate all aspects of the change order process with the Project Coordinator to ensure all costs are captured and documented when necessary to work performed beyond the original scope · Work closely with the Project Coordinator and field team to ensure all required information is available and that required documents including invoicing and inventory transactions are completed efficiently and accurately. · Ensure field staff are adhering to company policies and procedures. · Other supervisory duties as required. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You are an enthusiastic individual seeking a career full of growth and believe in our core values; you prioritize customer satisfaction by creating connection and strive to empower and educate others. The successful applicant will contribute to a respectful, flexible, and upbeat team environment that values diversity and inclusion for all. The ideal candidate would have the following strengths and experience: · High School Diploma, Red Seal, GSC or PMP. · Three plus years of experience as a project manager in the Industrial, Construction, Plumbing or Mechanic industry would be an asset. · Three plus years of experience as a project manager in the Fire Protection industry PLEASE NOTE: Candidate(s) selected to fill this position will need to supply a Drivers Abstract and a Criminal Background Check and other security clearance as may be required. This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. Local candidates only. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? · Competitive Salary with incentive structures. · On the job training and opportunity for company paid education. · Career growth and advancement opportunities. · A supportive and collaborative work environment with an energetic and engaging culture. · Company social events (BBQ's, sporting events, holiday parties etc.) · Benefits Package that includes extended medical, dental, life and AD&D, EAP, and vision care after three months. INTERESTED IN THE NEXT STEP TO JOIN US? If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your resume today. Community Fire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Should you have any questions regarding accommodation, please contact hr@comfire.ca. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
What you’ll do
The Project Manager will oversee sprinkler installation projects, managing milestones, schedules, and technical communications with contractors and clients. They are also responsible for sales, quotations, risk mitigation, and ensuring field staff adhere to company policies.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have at least three years of project management experience in the fire protection or construction industry. A High School Diploma, Red Seal, GSC, or PMP certification is required.
Benefits
• Extended medical • Dental • Life insurance • AD&D • EAP • Vision care • On the job training • Company paid education • Social events
Listed skills
- Construction Management · Preferred
- Risk Management · Preferred
- Sales · Preferred
- Team Supervision · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Project management
- Sprinkler system installation
- Fire prevention
- Building code compliance
- Permitting
- Risk management
- Project scheduling
- Technical communication
- Schedule of values
- Change order management
- Team supervision
- Construction management
- Sales
- Quotations
- Inventory management
- Industrial Construction
- Fire Protection
- Project Schedules
- Energetic
- Change Orders
- Industry Standards
- Building Codes
- Construction
- Customer Service
- Construction Management
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Optometry
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Prevention
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Plumbing
- Invoicing
- Project Management
- Milestones (Project Management)
- Renovation
- Technical Communication
- Timelines
- Security Clearance
- Sprinkler Systems
- Enthusiasm
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