Project Manager, Fire Alarm System Design

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Field Work:
  • Design fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication systems
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and design drawings
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections of existing systems
  • Attend fire alarm testing and commissioning to evaluate compliance with design documents
  • Review design and construction submittals for code compliance
  • Support third-party plan and system reviews for municipal clients
• Project Management & Coordination:
  • Support project planning, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior staff
  • Cook up project plans and coordinate with internal team members to complete technical deliverables
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and AHJs related to assigned projects
  • Aid in proposal development, scope definition, and fee preparation
  • Track project progress and communicate issues or risks proactively
  • Perform bill review, & AR follow ups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–8 years of experience designing, testing, commissioning, inspecting, or programming fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of fire and life safety codes
• Field experience interacting with contractors and AHJs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
• PE license, or path to PE licensure, preferred; NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification also considered
• Excellent organizational time management and multi-tasking skills
• Accountable, and solution-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment/Schedule

• Professional office
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangement including office, project sites, and remote work
• Occasional early or off-hours testing may be required

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package which currently includes a competitive base salary, discretionary quarterly bonuses, generous paid time off benefits, 401 K employer contributions and retirement benefits, cost shared medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and 100% paid vision, life and disability insurance
• Estimated Salary Range: $95,000-125,000 (annually), plus eligibility for discretionary quarterly bonuses (based on individual and company performance)