Director Fire & Life Safety

Director, Fire & Life Safety

New York City, NY

Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 USD

Do you have a desire to learn and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative work environment?

CodeGreen is a national building solutions firm that partners with our clients to make buildings safe, healthy, resilient, and sustainable. Our multidisciplinary team brings extensive expertise in sustainability, decarbonization, building code, fire safety, resiliency, indoor environmental quality, and inspections. With our uncompromising focus on high performing buildings, CodeGreen provides the integrative solutions needed for today’s landscape. We support building owners, investors, and tenants through every phase of a building’s lifecycle from construction and acquisition through upgrades and renovation to disposition.

CodeGreen is seeking a highly experienced Director of Director of Fire and Life Safety to lead and grow our fire and life-safety consulting practice. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and building a business.

The Director will serve as lead consultant on fire protection systems and FDNY regulatory compliance, while also helping to expand the service line, develop key client relationships, and manage and grow a high-performing team. This role combines in-the-weeds project work with the opportunity to shape and scale a key offering within a successful and growing organization.

A Day in the life of Director, Fire & Life Safety

Lead and Grow the Practice

• Help define and execute the growth strategy for CodeGreen’s Fire & Life Safety consulting services
• Build and mentor a team of expediters, inspectors, and project managers
• Develop and improve scalable processes and operating standards for the division
• Contribute to business development, including identifying new opportunities and supporting client relationships

Serve as Senior Technical Advisor

• Act as lead consultant on fire protection systems and FDNY regulatory compliance projects
• Advise clients on approvals, inspections, and navigating complex compliance challenges
• Support fire alarm consulting, pre-inspections, and coordination of FDNY inspections

Oversee Client Projects

• Guide FDNY filings, permitting, and expediting efforts
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to ensure compliance milestones are met

What you bring to the CodeGreen team

• 10+ years experience in fire alarm systems, fire protection engineering, or related life safety work
• Deep familiarity with FDNY permitting, inspection, and regulatory processes
• Strong knowledge of NYC Fire Code and Building Code
• Experience working directly with FDNY plan examiners and inspectors
• Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings, and technical documents
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Preferred Credentials

• NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems
• PE (Fire Protection) or related engineering license
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience supporting TCO and final CO sign-offs
• Background in large-scale commercial or high-rise projects

What CodeGreen offers you

• A challenging, rewarding position with the opportunity to grow your career
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions.
• Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, and paid Parental Leave!
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Why CodeGreen ?

At CodeGreen, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

CodeGreen provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What’s next? If you think this is the right position for you, please apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at CodeGreen, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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