Fire Alarm & Detection Division Lead — Growth & Field Ops

Columbia Fire; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Fire in Seattle is seeking a Division Manager for Fire Alarm & Detection to lead the launch and growth of a new division. You will steer hands-on field activity, sales, and operational leadership, building a best‑in‑class team with strong partnerships and a focus on safety, quality, and customer outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in fire alarm systems with design, installation, or project management, NICET II, plus relevant electrical licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with fire alarm systems (design, installation, sales, or project management).
• Experience in system layout and sales.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting fire alarm systems.
• Strong initiative and results orientation with a focus on customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, local jurisdictions, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience hiring, training, and leading technical staff.
• NICET II in Fire Alarm Systems (Level III preferred).
• Washington 01 General Electrical or 06 Limited Energy license.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the division in Seattle, balancing field work and business development.
• Recruit and hire technicians to scale the division.
• Develop relationships with electrical contractors to grow service opportunities.
• Transition fire alarm work to Columbia Fire as a single-source service provider.
• Oversee projects from design through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and customers for seamless execution.
• Hire and develop a Project Manager to support larger projects as the division scales.
• Prepare customer proposals and evaluate system designs; manage design outsourcing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Lead a high-performing, customer-focused team aligned with Columbia Fire’s core values.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Sales & business development

Project management

Leadership

Programming & troubleshooting

NFPA codes knowledge

Staff hiring & mentorship

NICET II (Fire Alarm Systems)

Electrical licensing (WA 01 / 06)

Job description

Columbia Fire in Seattle is seeking a Division Manager for Fire Alarm & Detection to lead the launch and growth of a new division. You will steer hands-on field activity, sales, and operational leadership, building a best‑in‑class team with strong partnerships and a focus on safety, quality, and customer outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in fire alarm systems with design, installation, or project management, NICET II, plus relevant electrical licenses.