Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent

Establish, coordinate, and manage all field activities for fire alarm installation, ensuring adherence to Summit Fire & Security’s quality program, procedures, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all field activities from pre-construction meetings to installation, coordinating with sales, design, and permitting teams.
• Visit job sites regularly to coordinate work with other trades and ensure project clarity with customers, AHJs, designers, and stakeholders.
• Install systems in the field alongside foremen and apprentices.
• Schedule staffing weekly and plan jobs over a 3-month period using the Weekly Manpower Report and 3 Month Manpower Planning Report, updated twice monthly.
• Establish material delivery dates based on project schedules and ensure all materials, plans, and information are provided to the foreman before job start.
• Serve as the primary contact for the project GC/Superintendent, ensuring clear communication with the assigned foreman.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
• Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job.
• Participate in weekly progress report meetings to communicate job status, including rough-in percentage, completion percentage, and expected durations.
• Observe and communicate design changes to the original plan.
• Follow up on punch-lists and secure customer sign-off upon completion.
• Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns, or incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and timely submission per company policy.
• Ensure all assigned employees comply with job requirements and assigned tasks.
• Review all field employees per company policy; coordinate disciplinary actions, suspensions, or terminations with the FA&S Manager and document appropriately.
• Maintain company-provided vehicle and tools in accordance with company policies, including tool inventories and reporting lost or stolen tools.
• Understand and follow Summit Fire & Security’s safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted per company policy and that all field employees know the location of safety documentation on each project.
• Coordinate and ensure training for alarm foremen and apprentices is scheduled and conducted per company policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• NICET or state-specific certification (preferred).
• 3 years of Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm (required).
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification (required).
• 3 years of professional computer skills (preferred).
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• 1+ years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (required).
• Ability to comply with Summit Fire & Security’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time, locally.

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequently bend, ascend/descend ladders/stairs, kneel, lift under 50 lbs, reach above/below shoulders, stand/walk for extended periods.
• Occasionally balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift over 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Must see in color, close/far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Regularly work outside, exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise.
• Occasionally work indoors in an office setting, alone, or with others.
• Consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

About Us

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc., is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security, offering design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across various verticals on local, regional, and national scales, with over 70 locations in more than 20 states. Our reputation is built on quality work completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

We support trade skills and workforce development through recognized apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs. Our leadership is actively involved in NFPA code compliance committees, regional safety boards, and technical education in local schools. We encourage professional development, offering continued education, training, and reimbursement for career-advancing certifications like NICET, along with potential bonuses for specific certifications.

Our core values—Passion, Integrity, Partnership, and Operational Excellence (PIPE)—guide our commitment to life safety, customer service, and industry leadership.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits (e.g., Accident and Hospital Indemnity)
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Extensive training opportunities and career advancement
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities