Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.  Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. 

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Project Manager, Fire & Life Safety for managing a complex remote project in Saudi Arabia.  This strategic growth position calls for professional expertise in the fire protection industry, designing, managing and supervising technically complex projects.

In this role you will work with the International Codes and standards such as NFPA, IFC, IBC, GCC fire code., as well as the ARAMCO, SABIC, HCIS and GCC countries Civil Defense requirements, supervising and inspecting the sites to ensure project quality, consistency and timely delivery, building professional partnership with clients, governmental institutions and other multi-level stakeholders while leading a team of 3-6 members comprising of Engineers , Supervisors and Designers. 

This role offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. 

Responsibilities 

• Interface and coordinate with Civil Defense or Local Authority, Contractors, and Clients to obtain all required certificates for occupancy covering all Fire & Life Safety projects aspects - drawings review, Installations, Testing and Commissioning for Fire and Life Safety systems, managing team schedules, delivery and approvals
• Manage the installation and commissioning, testing, inspections & audit for Fire Detection and Alarm systems, Automatic Extinguishing systems, Emergency power systems and Smoke Control systems including the documentation requirements
• Understand and apply the project contract to the execution of the work, cognizant of business opportunities with current clients both in terms of new work and current contract
• Preparation of Fire & Life Safety calculations and technically complex reports including Fire Strategy reports and presentations for the management and clients
• Execute work in a manner compliant with the project budget and schedule identifying errors and recommending corrective actions as and when required

 Requirements and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, (preferably Electrical/ Mechanical/Fire & Life Safety or related field), ideally working towards becoming a Chartered engineer.
• 15+ years of project experience covering all aspects starting from the design phase till project handover to the client and obtaining relevant authority approvals
• Proven experience in managing teams along with proficiency in using engineering software and tools related to fire protection design including AutoCAD and Revit
• Proven site experience covering installation, commissioning and testing of Fire Protection, Suppression & Fire Alarm systems
• Proven experience in reviewing designs related to systems such as sprinklers, standpipe, hydrant, clean agent, smoke management, fire alarm, voice evacuation etc.
• Proven experience in liaising with local Authority, Contractors, and Clients to obtain all required certificates for occupancy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and able to undertake work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion

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