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Regional Fire & Life Safety Manager

Philadelphia, PA, usFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Launch and grow the fire protection engineering division in the Mid-Atlantic, establishing SOCOTEC as a trusted partner in the local construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

Role type

Senior Business Unit Manager (Fire Protection Engineering)

Builds

Fire protection engineering service line, including design, analysis, and compliance consulting for construction and infrastructure projects.

Domain

Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Fire Protection Engineering

Required skills

Fire protection engineering expertise, Business development, Team leadership, P&L management, Client relationship management, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Strategic planning, Project management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, PE license in Fire Protection Engineering, Experience starting up a business unit

Technologies

Fire suppression systems, Life safety systems, Fire alarm systems, Building codes (NFPA, IBC, UBC)

Responsibilities

Define and execute market entry and growth strategy, Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers, Oversee fire protection engineering projects from inception to completion, Manage full P&L ownership for the Service Line, Establish scalable operational processes and quality management systems, Represent SOCOTEC as a visible market leader through industry involvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities