Construction Project Manager & Field Operations Lead
3 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description Help Build the Future of Wildfire Home Protection Wildfire Roof Sprinklers is a rapidly growing Southern California company specializing in premium wildfire roof sprinkler systems designed to help homeowners better protect their homes from wildfire exposure. We work with homeowners, contractors, inspectors, installers, and real estate professionals to deliver high-quality wildfire protection systems with an exceptional customer experience. We are looking for a highly organized, operationally strong Project Manager who can coordinate installations, oversee field quality, manage customers, lead crews, streamline operations, and help scale the company as we grow. This is not a corporate desk-management role. We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, communicates professionally, solves problems proactively, and takes ownership of outcomes. Position Overview The Project Manager will oversee projects from signed contract through final installation and customer completion. This role combines: • customer communication, • scheduling, • operational coordination, • contractor/vendor management, • permit & inspection tracking, • logistics, • field quality control, • crew management The ideal candidate is comfortable both managing projects administratively and physically visiting job sites to inspect work, maintain installation quality, coordinate crews, solve field issues, and ensure projects meet company standards. You must be comfortable operating in active construction environments and working directly with installers and subcontractors. As the company grows, this role will also take on increasing responsibility for managing installation teams and helping build operational infrastructure. Compensation Base Salary $60,000 per year Performance-Based Compensation Additional performance-based compensation opportunities are available based on project value, execution, operational performance, quality control, customer satisfaction, team management, and overall company growth. Total Expected Compensation $80,000–$120,000+ annually Key Responsibilities Project Coordination • Manage projects from onboarding through final completion, • Coordinate scheduling between homeowners, field crews, installers, vendors, and inspectors, • Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables, • Ensure projects remain organized and on schedule, • Identify delays or issues proactively, • Manage installers and field crews across multiple active projects, • Coordinate daily field operations and installation scheduling, • Maintain accountability, professionalism, and quality standards among crews, • Ensure crews are properly equipped and prepared before installation, • Oversee subcontractors and field personnel, • Help recruit, interview, onboard, and train new installers and operational staff, • Participate in hiring and termination decisions as the company grows, • Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, • Provide clear, professional project updates, • Maintain a premium customer experience, • Handle scheduling changes and project communication, • Visit active job sites regularly, • Inspect installation quality and workmanship, • Ensure projects meet company standards and specifications, • Identify installation issues before completion, • Coordinate directly with installers and subcontractors in the field, • Verify proper plumbing and electrical execution, • Maintain consistency and professionalism across all projects, • Coordinate materials, equipment, and installation readiness, • Work closely with field crews and subcontractors, • Assist with permit tracking and inspection scheduling, • Help optimize installation workflows, • Maintain accurate project records and documentation, • Work within CRM and project management platforms daily, • Maintain organized and accurate digital project records, • Coordinate internal workflows using operational software tools, • Assist with improving company systems and automation processes, • Learn and adapt to evolving automation and smart-system technologies used within the business, • Help improve operational systems and SOPs, • Maintain CRM and project management platforms, • Support company scaling initiatives, • Assist leadership with operational planning Required Experience • 3+ years of project management or operations experience in construction or home services, • Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, or installation teams, • Strong working knowledge of:, • residential construction, • plumbing systems, • electrical systems, • Ability to read and understand construction plans and installation scopes, • Strong leadership and team management ability, • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously, • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail, • Comfortable working both in-office and in the field, • Comfortable working within a CRM and project management systems, • Strong general technology proficiency, • Ability to learn and adapt to operational software and automation tools, • Comfortable using digital scheduling, communication, and documentation platforms Strong candidates may come from industries such as: • construction management, • plumbing operations, • fire protection systems, • roofing, • HVAC, • solar installation, • speciality contracting, • permit coordination, • inspection scheduling, • CRM/project management software, • residential construction operations, • quality control oversight, • operational system management, • team leadership and hiring We are looking for someone who: • is highly organized and detail-oriented, • can lead confidently in both office and field environments, • takes pride in workmanship and quality control, • communicates professionally with homeowners and crews, • is proactive and solutions-oriented, • can maintain high standards under pressure, • is operationally minded and highly accountable, • is comfortable being hands-on and actively involved in projects, • is technologically capable and adaptable, • can lead and manage crews effectively This is an opportunity to join a growing company in an emerging industry focused on wildfire resilience and home protection. You will play a direct role in helping build operational excellence while delivering meaningful value to homeowners and communities. We are building a company known for: • Professionalism, • Trust, • High-quality execution To Apply Please send: • Resume, • Brief summary of relevant experience, • Examples of projects or operations you've managed Southern California, ranging from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Majority of projects in Southern California/Los Angeles Area Employment Type: Full-Time