Fire Protection Practice Leader

Fire Protection Practice Leader

Join KCI as a Fire Protection Practice Leader and help us design and deliver world‑class solutions for clients across the United States.

$72.00/hr – $89.00/hr

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We reward integrity, commitment, and innovation. Our culture encourages continuous learning, teamwork, and a lifestyle that works.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms. We employ cutting‑edge technologies and management practices to grow strategically.

We offer a competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring, and resources you need to advance in your career.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Lead the Fire Protection practice, including technical delivery, staffing, performance management, and long‑term strategic planning.
• Establish and implement practice‑wide standards, processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance on fire protection engineering design, code consulting, life safety assessments, and system evaluation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to set annual goals, revenue targets, and market strategies.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development plan to expand presence in target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, contractors, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through networking, presentations, proposals, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead go/no‑go decisions, proposal strategies, and fee development for major pursuits.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Partner with marketing to craft compelling messaging and market‑specific campaigns.
• Contribute to white papers, webinars, case studies, and speaking engagements.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to guide marketing priorities and service positioning.
• Support development of marketing collateral and digital content focused on fire protection services.

• Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback and identifying client needs and future projects.
• Provide input for the annual business development plan and sales targets to the Regional Practice Leader.
• Provide and review annual market research and trends for strategic planning.

• Oversee the planning, design, and review of fire alarm, fire suppression, life safety, and code compliance projects.
• Provide expert guidance on performance‑based design, NFPA codes, IBC/IFC requirements, etc.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.
• Support resolution of complex technical challenges and client concerns.
• Deliver all projects on time, within budget, and with high quality.

• Lead negotiations of contract terms, scopes, and fees with clients and subconsultants.
• Develop project schedules and financial reports.
• Operate within specified corporate or project budget parameters.
• Provide monthly cash management (WIP/AR) updates to Finance and the Project Management Office.
• Provide weekly budget data to project analysts.

• Lead recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent.
• Deliver annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Mentor staff, leading their training and development.

• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure practice fulfills Quality Management System compliance…