Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a startup of a regional engineering team to serve the greater community in fire protection 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!

We have three positions in three different regions available:

• Florida-start up
• Arizona- current has small team
• 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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