Fire Systems Program Manager

Company Description

With more than 2,600 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Job Description

The Fire Systems Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s fire systems program, including fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire pump, fire extinguisher, and VDA systems. This is a program-level role focused on managing fire code violations, inspection deficiencies, and planned fire systems upgrade projects across the portfolio.

This position coordinates and executes larger repair and upgrade initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external partners to identify impacted properties, prioritize work, and support timely completion. A key part of the role is managing (AHJ) interactions, reviewing inspection findings, coordinating corrective action, and tracking issues through resolution to support compliance and reduce risk.

The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison for violation-related matters, communicates expectations clearly across Operations, Facilities, and Central teams to ensure work orders and projects are completed efficiently. Strong organization, written communication, follow-through, and stakeholder management are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fire systems repair and upgrade projects from planning through completion
• Manage fire systems compliance, violations, and inspection deficiencies across the portfolio
• Serve as the main point of contact for AHJs and internal stakeholders on violation-related issues
• Track work orders, documentation, timelines, and project status in internal systems
• Collaborate with Operations, Facilities, and other teams to drive corrective action
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project progress to ensure timely completion
• Identify recurring issues and help convert them into structured projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management
• Experience and knowledge within the trade required, ideally 3+ years.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience with scheduling, cost awareness, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to drive work through completion across cross-functional teams

Travel : 20%

Additional Information

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**

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