Senior Associate Fire Protection Consultant

We're looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Associate Fire Protection Consultant with extensive experience in fire protection and life safety consulting. The successful candidate will play a critical role in new construction, renovation, and existing building projects, ensuring meticulous application of Building and Fire Codes. This position requires a strong team player with excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and the capability to mentor junior associates.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews of building plans to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Develop and propose innovative alternative solutions to meet fire protection and life safety requirements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, authorities, and staff, ensuring clear and effective information exchange.
• Engage in continuous professional development through conferences, seminars, and presentations.
• Generate new business opportunities, build and maintain a robust client base.
• Oversee projects, manage related administrative duties, and lead internal project teams effectively.
• Prepare comprehensive project proposals, showcasing our capabilities and solutions.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on documentation prepared by other associates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Inspect and evaluate existing buildings to the applicable fire codes, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Attend and actively participate in project meetings, providing expert insights and guidance.
• Prepare detailed Code reports and other technical documents.
• Expertly interpret and apply building and fire codes to various project types, including new constructions, renovations, and existing buildings.

• Minimum of 7 years of Code consulting experience with a proven track record of superior performance.
• Strong understanding of fire and life safety engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a Diploma in Fire Protection or Architectural Technology.
• Deep expertise in Building and Fire Codes and associated standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and workloads.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building design and construction processes.
• Ability to travel for meetings and building audits.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Strong work ethic with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Limited Engineering Technologist (LET) designation (or eligibility to obtain LET) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, developing code-compliant and alternative solutions.
• Willingness to mentor and provide training to less experienced associates.