Fire Alarm Project Manager

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee all phases of fire alarm, air sampling equipment, BDA, and auxiliary systems projects. You will also manage subcontractors and coordinate with field teams to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience on large-scale fire alarm projects, OSHA 30, and strong design/layout and estimating skills. This on-site role requires collaboration with general contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NICET II certification preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience on large-scale fire alarm projects.
• Experience with VESDA and BDA systems preferred.
• Experience with general contractors.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Strong design and layout experience preferred.
• Estimating and job costing experience preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Fire Alarm, Air Sampling, BDA, and subcontractor work.
• Communicate project status with customers and internal teams.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet schedules and milestones.
• Assist with design, BOM, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with field Superintendents and other PMs.
• Order materials and equipment for projects.
• Assist in estimating, change orders, and durations.
• Fulfill client documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Fire alarm project management

Team building

Construction coordination

Scheduling

Client communication

Tools

VESDA systems

BDA systems

Job description

About Us

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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