Fire Project Manager

About the role

As a Field Project Manager for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. In this on-site role, you will define scope, coordinate execution, manage cost and schedule, and ensure each project is completed safely, on time, and within scope while meeting customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from setup through closeout.
• Establish local project offices and coordinate project scope, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project progression across design, permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear project updates to management and customers.
• Present project cycle status, expected results, and closeout progress to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure projects are closed on time, in scope, and aligned with published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.
• Coordinate proactively with design, permitting, procurement, and field teams so work moves smoothly from planning to installation.
• Build a comprehensive project plan that supports schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.
• Follow all published codes, standards, and project-specific requirements with consistency and attention to detail.
• Work closely with AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures to keep projects compliant and well documented.
• Track job progress through WIP meetings, accurate reporting, and timely escalation of risks or obstacles.
• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity, while staying close to the work and removing barriers for the customer.
• Look for opportunities to improve every day through candid problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across functions and perspectives to win as one team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in a related field such as Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification expected within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II required within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Availability for frequent local travel.

Nice to Have

• Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities.
• Company vehicle.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $90,000–120,000. Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This role includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.