Fire Safety Project Manager

The Fire & Life Safety Project Manager at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical role within the Fire Safety and Construction Department by ensuring a consistently code‑compliant environment across all facilities. The Fire & Life Safety Project Manager provides professional expertise to construction teams, internal stakeholders, and external contractors to support the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire and life safety systems that protect patients, employees, and visitors. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Fire & Life Safety Project Manager supports this mission by serving as a subject matter expert and Authority Having Jurisdiction representative, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to a safe and resilient healthcare environment. The Fire & Life Safety Project Manager works closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high‑impact projects where safety, compliance, and operational continuity are essential. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with fire and life safety systems, including healthcare environments, and demonstrates strong independent judgment, technical expertise, and collaborative skills. This individual is comfortable interpreting complex codes, reviewing construction documents, and managing projects from deficiency identification through resolution, while supporting training, compliance, and regulatory readiness. Salary – Minimum $92,500.00 – Midpoint $115,500.00 – Maximum $138,500.00. Typical work schedule is days, starting between 6:30 am and 8:00 am. Work Location: Onsite, Houston, TX, with a flexible remote policy; the position is onsite 80%+ of the time. Why Us? This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and varied projects that directly impact patient and staff safety at UT MD Anderson. The Fire & Life Safety Project Manager serves as an Authority Having Jurisdiction, providing meaningful influence over life safety outcomes while collaborating with experienced professionals in a dynamic healthcare environment that values continuous learning and practical problem‑solving. Employer‑paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer‑paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Key Responsibilities Project Management and Deficiency Resolution Identify deficiencies during required regulatory inspections and equipment malfunctions or performance issues. Develop scopes of work for repairs and deficiency resolution based on applicable NFPA code requirements. Obtain contractor quotes and assess availability to support timely resolution. Schedule and monitor contracted work to ensure completion and compliance. Outage Planning and Construction Coordination Create and submit outage requests aligned with contractor availability while minimizing business interruption. Coordinate fire alarm and fire sprinkler technicians to be onsite during contractor work. Assist with and prepare Pre‑Construction Risk Assessments and Interim Life Safety Measure action items. Coordinate outages and construction activities with internal departments and external agencies. Inspection, Verification, and Documentation Confirm completion of work with technicians and contractors. Re‑inspect completed work and review documentation to close deficiencies. Perform follow‑up inspections to verify correct code application and resolution accuracy. Compile and manage documentation for regulatory review by the State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission. Training and Program Support Assist in developing technical specifications, schematic designs, and construction documents related to fire and life safety systems. Support and deliver training programs including ILSMs, fire warden training, regulatory fire drills, and Code Red response. Prepare training schedules, handouts, and slide materials and support hands‑on equipment training. Coordinate training activities, building tours, and pre‑planning with the Houston Fire Department. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Review inspection and testing schedules to ensure completion within regulatory timeframes. Perform QA/QC reviews of inspection reports for regulatory completeness and accuracy. Oversee compliance programs including hot work permitting, policy and procedure review, and fire investigations. Manage regulatory inspection and testing compliance for fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and auxiliary systems. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Fire Safety, Architectural Engineering or related field. Work Experience Required: 3 years Project management/construction management experience. May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. Licenses and Certifications Required: TDL – Texas Drivers License Class A, B or C, valid Texas driver's license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and good driving record as verified with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Upon Hire Preferred: CFPS – Certified Fire Protection Spec National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire Preferred: CFI – Certified Fire Inspector National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire Preferred: CFPE – Certified Fire Plan Examiner National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire Preferred: ARCH – Architect Licensed Architect by Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE). Upon Hire Preferred: PE – Professional Engineer Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE). Upon Hire Preferred: NICET‑2 – Ntl Inst for Cert Eng Tech‑2 Level II in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Fire Alarm Systems by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. Upon Hire Preferred: APS – Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. Upon Hire Preferred: FAL – Fire Alarm Technician Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. Upon Hire Preferred: RME‑I – Sprinkler System Gen Inspector Licensed by the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. Upon Hire It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180139 Employment Status: Full‑Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 92,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 138,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center