Fire Alarm Installation Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Stow Creek Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in the United States is seeking a Fire Alarm Install Supervisor who bears full responsibility for employees, projects, and outcomes. You will lead workforce, hire, coach, manage performance, and approve timecards while ensuring safe, on-time installation work.

You will coordinate technicians and field staff, monitor productivity and quality, maintain documentation, and collaborate with project managers and customers to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in fire and life safety as a leader or above.
• 7+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving is required).

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation teams, including hiring, onboarding, training, and discipline.
• Direct daily activities of technicians, leads, and field staff.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure safe, on-time work and code compliance.
• Approve timecards, manage schedules, and allocate workforce resources.
• Monitor performance, productivity, and quality across teams and projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Support employee development through coaching and feedback.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and system records.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Fire alarm systems

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Service management software

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

NICET Level II or above

Tools

Inspection software

Work order systems

Mobile field service apps

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Alarm Install Supervisor is a role with full responsibility for employees, projects, and operational outcomes. This position is accountable for workforce leadership, including hiring, performance management, discipline, directing work, and approving timecards. The Supervisor ensures successful execution of fire alarm installation operations, drives productivity and quality, and supports the development of team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide full management oversight of installation teams, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and discipline.

• Direct and coordinate daily work activities of technicians, leads, and field staff.

• Oversee multiple projects to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in compliance with applicable codes and company standards.

• Approve employee timecards, manage schedules, and allocate workforce resources effectively.

• Monitor operational performance, productivity, and quality across assigned teams and projects.

• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.

• Review and maintain accurate job documentation, reports, and system records.

• Utilize service management, inspection, and workforce management systems for scheduling, reporting, and operational oversight.

• Provide field support in extenuating circumstances as needed.

• Travel to job sites as required.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 10+ years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as a fire and life safety leader or above.

• Must have at least 7+ years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with full management accountability.

• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and applicable codes.

• NICET Level II or above preferred.

• Proficiency with computers and common business software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

• Experience using service management or inspection software platforms, such as inspection reporting tools, work order systems, or mobile field service applications.

• Ability to learn and effectively use company-specific systems for scheduling, reporting, and workforce management.

• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving is required).

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments as needed.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

• Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites as needed.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods as needed.

• Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments as needed.

Pay Rate:

$35 to $45 hourly based on experience.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.