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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing fire alarm and life safety projects, including installation, testing, and compliance with NFPA standards. Proficient in project management, budgeting, and coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders in construction environments.
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Fire Alarm InstallationProject ManagementNFPA 72 ComplianceBudget ManagementConstruction Drawing Review
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Hard Skills
Fire Alarm SystemsTesting and CommissioningFinancial ReportingMaterial ProcurementLabor CoordinationSchedulingConstruction SpecificationsChange Order ManagementSafety ComplianceAs-Built Documentation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
NICET Level II CertificationNICET Level III Certification
Industry Keywords
Life Safety SystemsAuthorities Having JurisdictionData CentersMission-Critical FacilitiesIndustrial ConstructionVESDAAspirating Smoke DetectionSpecial Hazards Fire Protection
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage fire alarm and life safety projects from initial planning and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and final turnover
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
- Coordinate field labor, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and material procurement
- Oversee installation and integration of fire alarm, detection, notification, and associated life safety systems
- Serve as primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, construction managers, engineers, and project stakeholders
- Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Monitor project costs, labor productivity, material expenditures, and overall profitability
- Coordinate inspections, system testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
- Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local building and fire codes, and project-specific safety requirements
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, installation challenges, and coordination issues with other construction trades
- Support project closeout, including as-built documentation, testing records, customer training, and final turnover
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in fire alarm and life safety systems, including project management responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm installation, testing, commissioning, NFPA 72, and AHJ requirements
- Experience managing project budgets, financials, scheduling, labor resources, and material procurement
- Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field technicians, and customer relationships
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Valid driver’s license appropriate for roles requiring on-site presence or travel between work locations
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to drive between job sites and access active construction zones, raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces
- Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors
- Required PPE: hard hat, safety vest, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots
- Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage
- Preferred: NICET Level II or III certification in Fire Alarm Systems
- Preferred: experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial construction
- Preferred: experience with VESDA, aspirating smoke detection, special hazards fire protection systems, and major fire alarm platforms
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance