Alarm Design Lead

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contractor is looking for an experienced Alarm Design Lead to manage fire alarm projects in Boise, Idaho. The role requires leadership, extensive experience in the fire and life safety industry, and knowledge of fire alarm codes. You will supervise design professionals and ensure projects adhere to schedules while maintaining high-quality standards. Strong analytical skills and experience with fire detection systems are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the fire and life safety industry in a leadership role.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site environments for fire alarm design.
• Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements.
• Ensure design equipment is safe and well maintained.

Skills

Leadership in fire safety

Knowledge of fire alarm codes

Analytical thinking

Designing Edwards and VESDA systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

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We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

As a Design Manager at NorthStar Fire Protection, you are responsible for leading a team of design professionals on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring the project is on schedule, per code, and in accordance with the specified design standards. This includes supervising Fire Alarm and VESDA systems 2D, 3D, and BIM designers and managers. The role also involves effective communication with the design team, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 100% on-site position as a managing part of our team.
• Oversee daily on-site and remote working environments for fire alarm and VESDA design.
• Oversee all design related RFI’s for the project.
• Validate scope matches the contract and redline changes as needed.
• Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
• Evaluate and approve client deliverables such as product submittals, shop drawings, IFF’s, etc.
• Attend all LSS discipline workgroup meetings with GCs on a weekly basis.
• Assist in the management of the schedule and ensure the design team maintains the schedule.
• Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements.
• Coordinate with the management team daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution.
• Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report on-site manpower to Daily Diary process manager.
• Ensure the company’s design equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Review of all design employees according to company policy.
• Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role.
• 10+ years of experience with designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit is recommended for this positon.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• NICET IV certified, Autodesk certified, BIM certified individuals preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

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