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Job Description
Fire Protection Small Contracts Team Leader CHA Consulting, Inc. United States, Alabama, Birmingham 5525 Eastcliff Industrial Loop (Show on map) May 27, 2026 Fire Protection Small Contracts Team Leader
Location US-AL-Birmingham Job ID 7675 # Positions 1
Category Fire Protection Join Us:
Lead Complex Fire Protection Projects as a Fire Protection Small Contracts Team Leader - Guide Teams, Strengthen Client Partnerships, and Deliver Critical Safety Solutions Are you a proven fire protection leader ready to take ownership of complex projects while guiding teams to success? Do you thrive in a role where you can mentor staff, influence project outcomes, and build lasting client relationships that drive both safety and performance? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Small Contracts Team Leader to join our Fire Protection Services Team in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will lead the delivery of fire protection projects across industrial, commercial, and mission-critical environments-directing project teams, developing talent, and ensuring exceptional client service. This is an opportunity to balance technical execution with people leadership, fostering collaboration while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions that protect lives, assets, and operations.
What You'll Do:
Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to fire protection projects-from initial assessment through planning and design
Collaborate with Fire Protection team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical fire protection initiatives
Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase
What You Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 11 years of fire sprinkler experience required; fire alarm experience is a plus
A minimum of 8 years of project management experience
Experience leading a team
Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents for projects
Experience managing project accounting processes to include project budgeting, forecasts, and cash management
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships
Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
Ability to resolve matters timely and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency
The ability to track and oversee multiple projects
Experience in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Deltek Vision is preferred
Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel as needed
NICET certification is preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:
Lead impactful fire protection projects that directly enhance safety, operational reliability, and client success
Expand your technical and project management capabilities through complex, high-visibility work
Build lasting client partnerships while helping deliver solutions that protect people and critical infrastructure Curious about the innovative work our Fire Protection Services team is delivering? Explore our approach to fire and life safety solutions at: chasolutions.com/solutions/fire-protection/.
Salary Range:
$115,000 - $120,000 Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
Culture/EEO Statement:
At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible. We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AK1