Fire Alarm Project Lead: High-Impact, Large-Scale Builds

EMCOR Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee all aspects of fire alarm, air sampling equipment, and BDA systems, including subcontractor management and customer communications.

You will drive scheduling, budgeting, and design support to ensure client satisfaction and project success. The ideal candidate has NICET II, OSHA 30, and 8–10 years of experience in large-scale fire alarm projects, with strong design/layout and estimating skills.

Qualifications

• NICET II certification is preferred and supports design/layout tasks.
• 8-10 years of experience in large scale, hi-tech fire alarm projects is preferred.
• Design and layout experience is preferred.
• Estimating and job costing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of fire alarm, air sampling equipment, and BDA projects.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams on project status.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet schedules and milestones.
• Assist with design, BOM, and scheduling as needed.
• Coordinate with field Superintendents and other Project Managers for project needs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Fire alarm systems

Estimating & cost control

VESDA & BDA experience

GC coordination

Attendance & reliability

Education

NICET II certification

OSHA 30 certification

Experience in large-scale construction projects

Job description

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee all aspects of fire alarm, air sampling equipment, and BDA systems, including subcontractor management and customer communications.

You will drive scheduling, budgeting, and design support to ensure client satisfaction and project success. The ideal candidate has NICET II, OSHA 30, and 8–10 years of experience in large-scale fire alarm projects, with strong design/layout and estimating skills.