Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a startup of a regional engineering team to serve the greater community in fire protection engineering design. We are a nationally recognized and growing engineering and risk consulting firm is seeking a seasoned and strategic Regional Practice Manager (RPL) to lead business development, team operations, and technical execution in a designated region. This leadership role combines engineering expertise, client relationship development, and operational oversight to drive continued growth in fire protection and life safety consulting services.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineering-minded leader to grow a region, mentor technical professionals, and contribute to complex, multi-discipline client solutions in the fire protection and risk mitigation space.

If you are an entrepreneur at heart, this is for you!

If Phoenix is not a desirable location, we have two other regions available that would be remote in the area:

• Florida-start up
• North East -start up

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with an Assistant Regional Practice Leader to manage project workflows, staffing, and performance metrics
• Drive new business development with your fire protection expertise design , identifying and engaging with prospective clients and partners
• Expand market presence by researching industry trends, attending events, and building professional relationships
• Work closely with internal teams and assist to develop client proposals , pricing, and scopes of work
• Maintain subject matter expertise in fire protection engineering, building codes, risk mitigation , and compliance regulations
• Oversee high-quality delivery of engineering services to new and existing clients
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of technical staff in alignment with company values and performance standards
• Serve as a thought leader and regional ambassador for the company’s engineering practice

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, or fire protection or similar mechanical design practices
• Management experience (4+ years) leading a small fire engineering consulting team
• Proven success in relationship management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred or equivalent
• PE license (Professional Engineer) preferred or willing to obtain
• NICET certification or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with relevant building/fire codes, NFPA standards, and risk compliance strategies

What We Offer

• A collaborative, values-driven work culture
• Competitive salary with industry-leading health benefits
• Career advancement opportunities in a high-growth company
• Supportive leadership and professional development investment
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, impactful projects that protect people, property, and mission-critical assets

Jannine Adams, Sr. Talent Acquisition

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