Assistant Project Manager

Launch Your Career as an Assistant Project Manager - Support Critical Projects, Strengthen Safety, Grow Your Expertise

Are you ready to build your career in fire protection project management while contributing to impactful safety solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where coordination, communication, and continuous learning drive success?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Fire Protection Services Team on a temporary full-time basis in Birmingham, AL, where you will support the delivery of fire and life safety projects from planning through execution. In this role, you'll partner closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining hands-on exposure to project coordination, client engagement, and technical workflows while helping ensure successful project outcomes.

Support fire protection projects from initiation through completion by assisting with planning, scheduling, and execution activities
• Assist in preparing change orders by helping define scope, schedule, and budget requirements in coordination with technical teams and market staff
• Track project progress, monitor deliverables, and provide timely updates to Project Managers
• Facilitate communication between office teams, field staff, clients, and vendors to keep projects aligned and on track
• Support client interactions by helping address project-related questions, needs, and challenges as they arise
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and records to ensure organization, compliance, and accuracy

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No prior experience required; however, previous internship experience and/or applicable coursework preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with clients and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management systems required; Deltek Vision experience a plus
• Exposure to design software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit) with knowledge of NFPA code requirements and OSHA safety standards preferred
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel as needed
• NICET certification preferred; project management certification a plus

• Build a strong foundation in project management within a growing fire protection services team
• Work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in mentorship and development
• Gain exposure to real-world fire protection projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional environments

Curious about the innovative work our Fire Protection Services team is delivering? Explore our approach to fire and life safety solutions at: chasolutions.com/solutions/fire-protection/.

$20.00 - $25.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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