Fire Alarm Program Lead: End-to-End Project Ownership

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and career growth

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Program Manager in the Tacoma area to own alarm projects from award through closeout.

You’ll coordinate submittals, permitting, scheduling, and billing while keeping customers informed and confident. This role reports to the Head of Special Projects Division and is ideal for a multitasking problem-solver who thrives on keeping projects moving and ensuring high-quality design and compliance with NFPA 72.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination or project management within fire alarm, fire protection, low-voltage, or related construction fields.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management throughout project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72 and permitting/AHJ processes; NICET certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio of fire alarm projects from award through closeout.
• Coordinate submittals, permitting, scheduling, and field coordination with teams.
• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customers and AHJs.
• Identify scope changes and prepare, present, and negotiate change orders with customers.
• Drive closeout activities and coordinate invoicing milestones with accounting.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint/Spectrum

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Program Manager in the Tacoma area to own alarm projects from award through closeout.

You’ll coordinate submittals, permitting, scheduling, and billing while keeping customers informed and confident. This role reports to the Head of Special Projects Division and is ideal for a multitasking problem-solver who thrives on keeping projects moving and ensuring high-quality design and compliance with NFPA 72.