Fire Alarm Foreman — Lead Installations & Commissioning

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Foreman in Virginia to lead installation and retrofit projects from start to finish. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on busy construction sites.

Responsibilities include programming panels, coordinating field activities, and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and project specs. A Top-Secret clearance eligibility is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimum 10 years related field experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm installation and retrofit practices.
• Experience programming fire alarm control panels and devices.
• Ability to lead field crews and coordinate multiple work activities.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing project conditions.
• Excellent communication with field teams, customers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fire alarm installation and retrofit projects, including turnkey installations.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily field activities for assigned projects.
• Install, modify, and upgrade fire alarm systems in accordance with drawings, specs, and codes.
• Program, configure, and commission fire alarm control panels and devices.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, inspectors, and other trades.
• Review drawings and technical docs; ensure NFPA and local code compliance.
• Maintain project docs, redlines, and as-built info; train installers.

Skills

Fire alarm tech

Panel programming

Team leadership

Project planning

Time management

Documentation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Foreman in Virginia to lead installation and retrofit projects from start to finish. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on busy construction sites.

Responsibilities include programming panels, coordinating field activities, and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and project specs. A Top-Secret clearance eligibility is noted in the posting.