Lead Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Systems Superintendent

About the Role

THTBC is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Systems Superintendent to lead field installation activities for a multi-site modernization program involving fire alarm, VoIP, Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), and Mass Notification Systems (MNS). This nationwide position allows candidates to reside anywhere in the United States, with the majority of current project work located in the Atlanta, Georgia area and an expectation of approximately 25% travel to project sites; when not on‑site, planning, coordination, technical review, and project responsibilities may be performed remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead field installation activities for fire alarm, VoIP, Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), and Mass Notification Systems (MNS).
• Oversee installation, integration, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and final system turnover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, engineering teams, and technical partners across multiple project locations.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and installation requirements before and during field execution.
• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with approved designs, contract requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and project schedules.
• Provide technical oversight and field leadership for integrated fire alarm and emergency communication systems.
• Coordinate engineering reviews and help resolve technical, installation, and system integration issues encountered in the field.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between field teams, Government stakeholders, and the Engineer of Record.
• Monitor field quality, safety, schedule, and technical performance throughout installation.
• Identify potential technical and installation risks and coordinate solutions before they impact project execution.
• Support system programming, integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate project closeout and turnover requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience overseeing the installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover of fire alarm, emergency communication, mass notification, or other integrated life safety systems.
• NICET Level II, III, or IV in Fire Alarm Systems, or another applicable NICET certification.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and other applicable life safety codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex fire alarm, low-voltage, telecommunications, emergency communication, or life safety system installations.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and field crews across multiple project sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and commissioning requirements.
• Strong understanding of field installation processes, system integration, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills