Fire Protection Program Manager; IL​/WI Market

Advocate Health

Job Posting

Apr. 16, 2026

Hours:

Full Time

Job Requisition : R228814

Department: 11996 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Plant Operations:
Regulatory Support Svcs

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• This position will support both enterprise initiatives and the WI and IL market
• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer in WI and IL

Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

Position:
Fire Protection Program Manager

Location:

Will support the IL/WI enterprise market

Full Time; 1st Shift

• Program Development and Implementation:
  Serves as the enterprise authority on fire protection engineering. Develops, implements, and monitors enterprise-wide programs that drive value in the organization.
• Fire and Life Safety Code Consulting:
  Provides expert consulting on local, state and federal fire and life safety codes, including relevant ICC codes and NFPA standards, ensuring compliance and safety across Advocate Health facilities.
• Surveys and Assessments:
  Performs fire protection and/or life safety related surveys in a variety of buildings such as hospitals, high-rises, freestanding emergency departments and medical office buildings to identify potential risks and areas for improvement. Prepares detailed technical reports based on survey findings.
• Partnering with BIM:
  Collaborate with the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team to ensure that life safety code drawings are accurately updated to reflect any changes needed from inspections and assessments.
• Fire Safety Strategies:
  Develops and implements fire safety strategies for special hazards, tailored to the unique needs of healthcare environments.
• Regulatory Compliance and CMS Equivalency Review:
  Conducts comprehensive reviews of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) equivalencies and waivers related to fire protection and building construction across the enterprise. Includes Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) analysis to ensure compliance and optimize safety strategies.
• Fire Protection Systems:
  Utilizes working knowledge of active fire protection systems, including selection, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Education and Training:
  Facilitates continuing education and training opportunities for teammates to enhance their skills in fire and life safety.
• Incident Investigation:
  Investigate fire incidents and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences, enhancing overall safety. In compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, ensure timely reporting of incidents.
• Collaboration on Projects:
  Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams on new healthcare facility projects and renovations to integrate fire protection measures from the design phase through completion.
• Insurance Risk Mitigation
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partners with the organization’s insurance carrier to review and implement recommendations aimed at reducing Maximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL). Develops and integrates risk mitigation strategies into facility operations and capital projects to enhance fire protection and resilience.
• Committee Participation:
  Co-chairs and/or participates in the Enterprise Regulatory and Safety Council. Participates in other councils and committees as needed.
• Participates in department initiatives.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), or other related industry certifications required within 1 year of hire.
• Other related industry certifications required within 1 year of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferably from an ABET accredited program, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Master’s in Fire Protection, or equivalent ABET accredited degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional working experience in fire protection engineering, with at least 5 years in a healthcare setting.

• In-depth knowledge of fire protection…