Fire Alarm Project Manager

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead installation projects from inception to completion.

The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget, and driving design through construction. The ideal candidate will have proven PM experience in fire protection, strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and codes, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in fire protection or fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, codes, and installation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Sales Bid Reviews.
• Schedule and conduct Project Kick-Off Meetings.
• Active involvement in Pre-Design and Design Process, gathering field information.
• Schedule and conduct meetings through the Design Process.
• Review and facilitate changes, new documentation, and price/change orders.
• Create and maintain RFIs for projects with design staff.
• Order equipment/materials via Firetrol’s project platform.
• Schedule and conduct Hand-Off Meetings between Field Superintendents and Design.
• Manage Construction activities to meet objectives.
• Facilitate turnover of field docs to design/administration staff.

Skills

Project management

Fire protection industry

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

PM software

Microsoft Office

NICET certification

Travel readiness

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Firetrol Protection Systems is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead and manage fire alarm system installation projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the fire protection industry and a strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

All tasks necessary to complete objectives above, including:

• Participating in Sales Bid Reviews
• Schedule and conduct Project Kick-Off Meetings
• Active involvement with the Pre-Design and Design Process, which includes obtaining field information for the Design Process.
• Schedule and conduct meetings throughout the Design Process.
• Review and facilitate all project scope changes, new documentation and change order requests and price and issue change orders accordingly.
• Create and maintain all RFIs for projects, with help from the design staff for design related RFIs
• Order equipment and materials for the project using Firetrol’ s project construction web-based software platform.
• Schedule and conduct Hand-Off Meetings between Field Superintendents and Design.
• Manage Construction process according to objectives stated above.
• Check and facilitate turnover of field documentation from the field superintendent to the design department and administration staff.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire protection or fire alarm systems industry.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, codes, and installation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• NICET certification in fire alarm systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.