About this role
Fire Protection Project Manager
ProSidian Seeks a Fire Protection Project Manager for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis for Hybrid On/Off Client Site and Virtual in CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Area (Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California). This role is for a Contract Contingent, Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Fire Protection Project Manager [P1NIWC011]. The professional is generally located in Charleston, SC, supporting geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities that require coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support.
With STD Work/Job Site (Office) Language(s) being English, the Fire Protection Project Manager | Fire Protection Project Management [P1NIWC011] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Program Manager. This role shall be principally CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast - North Charleston, SC, focused on 541330 - Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support
We seek Fire Protection Project Manager candidates with relevant Defense and National Security experience to support professional services engagement for Defense and National Security Sector Clients such as NIWC. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Fire Protection Project Management Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian-employed W-2 Position.
The Program Manager role(s) are located in CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region, at or near Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, Initially identified Work Site Address: Hybrid On/Off Client Site and Virtual - Geo Code Address: 1050 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
Job Overview
Provide services and support as a Fire Protection Project Manager [Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support] aligned with the Fire Protection Project Management Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Defense and National Security Industry Sector.
This role focuses on engineering, compliance, and risk management Solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (Navy / NIWC Atlantic) | NIWC Atlantic, Department of the Navy; and GSA Federal Acquisition Service, which conducts MRAs. Generally located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, and across CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region Hybrid On/Off Client Site and Virtual.
Delivers mission-critical fire protection engineering, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety solutions that safeguard Navy installations. Coordinating engineering priorities, stakeholder decisions, schedules, and resources to advance NIWC facility safety and modernization. Fire Protection Project Management and SRM Planning. The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic is the U.S. Navy organization seeking fire protection engineering support for facilities in South Carolina, Virginia, and other CONUS locations. Requirement Status: Inferred support to explicit SRM planning and coordination | Coverage: Governance, measurement, operations
Responsibilities and Duties - Fire Protection Project Manager: Provide Defense and National Security Sector related Hybrid On/Off Client Site and Virtual Engineering Services for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Labor Category: Program Manager with activities generally located In CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America In CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California. Coordinate SRM planning, review priorities, site access, travel, and AHJ interfaces. Track review status and unresolved decisions. Schedule support is a proposed delivery method; no separate project manager is specified.
Qualifications
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For Fire Protection Project Manager Candidates: Experience coordinating engineering services, multi-site stakeholders and scope controls. PMP is desirable, not required by the PWS.
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Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications A relevant bachelor’s degree and engineering project coordination experience are recommended; no PWS minimum. Historical category minimum is master’s degree and 15 years; verify current terms.
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Skills Required Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities in the Fire Protection Project Management Functional Area. Scheduling, scope definition, stakeholder coordination, action tracking, travel planning, spreadsheet reporting.
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Competencies Required Prioritization, communication, resource discipline, issue escalation, delivery accountability.
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Other Details Proposed measures: pending reviews, planned versus actual review dates, and open actions. Targets are TBD. Avoid duplicate billable management effort; confirm any separately authorized support hours. Supporting function; the lead engineer may perform it. Not an additional full-time requirement.
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Policy and Philosophy highlight the company's support for Eligible Employees through health, financial, work-life, and professional development benefits. Depending on employment type, location, role, client, laws, and plan terms, offerings include medical, dental, vision coverage; assistance programs; paid time off; insurance; retirement plans; flexible spending; education opportunities; recognition bonuses; discounts; and flexible work arrangements. These promote wellness, financial stability, ongoing learning, and work-life balance. ProSidian administers these benefits in line with legal, regulatory, contract, insurance, and business standards, with detailed plan documents. This creates a competitive, sustainable environment for employee growth, contribution, and shared success. Learn More At ProSidian.com/Policies-Corporate-Governance/
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Personal Effectiveness – The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
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