Fire Alarm Project Manager

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee all aspects of large-scale installations, including Fire Alarm, Air Sampling equipment, and BDA systems, with subcontractor coordination.

You will lead design efforts, schedule milestones, manage field staff and work with General Contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery while maintaining client communications and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in large-scale fire alarm projects.
• NICET II preferred; OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Experience with VESDA and BDA systems; GC collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of fire alarm, air sampling equipment, BDA and related subcontractor work.
• Communicate project status with customers and internal teams.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet schedules and milestones.
• Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with field superintendents and other project managers.
• Order materials and equipment needed for projects.
• Assist in estimating, change orders, and project durations.
• Fulfill client documentation requirements.
• Work extended hours and weekends as required.

Skills

Project management

Fire alarm systems

Team leadership

Estimating

BDA/VESDA systems

Contractor coordination

OSHA 30

Education

NICET II preferred

Job description

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed‑use projects.

Job Summary

Northstar Fire Protection is looking for a Fire Alarm Project Manager. In this role you would be responsible for managing all aspects of the work assigned to include Fire Alarm, Air Sampling equipment, BDA, auxiliary system connections as well as subcontractor management.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the work assigned to them to include but not limited to Fire Alarm, Air Sampling equipment, BDA, auxiliary system connections as well as subcontractor management.
• Responsible for all communication regarding the project status with both customer base as well as the internal communications.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet the required schedule work in progress meetings and milestones.
• Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling.
• Work with field Superintendents and other Project Managers for project needs and progress.
• Order materials and equipment needed for projects.
• Assist in estimating, change orders, and project durations as requested.
• Fulfill client documentation requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• NICETII preferred.
• 8-10 years’ minimum experience in large scale and hi‑tech fire alarm projects preferred.
• Design and layout experience preferred.
• Estimating and job costing experience preferred.
• Experience with VESDA and BDA systems preferred.
• Experience in working with General Contractors.
• Experience in building teams and assessing technician ability.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Experience in high paced, large construction projects.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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