Fire Alarm Project Manager

Trueline; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) with company match

Three weeks of PTO to start

Paid training and professional development

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager in Ohio to lead fire alarm, suppression, and security system projects. You will manage project delivery from kickoff to completion, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

This role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $120,000+, flexible benefits including medical coverage, and significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in construction or related fields.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kickoff through completion.
• Develop project schedules and budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Procore

Salesforce

Job description

Trueline's client, a rapidly growing leader in fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager to join their team in either the Cleveland area or Columbus, Ohio. This role is responsible for leading fire alarm, suppression, and security system projects from kickoff through completion while partnering with customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. It is an excellent opportunity for a construction project manager looking to join a stable organization with strong growth potential and a clear path into future leadership roles.

What You'll Do as the Fire Alarm Project Manager:

• Manage fire alarm, suppression, and security system projects from award through closeout
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Monitor project progress to ensure timelines, quality standards, and financial objectives are achieved
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Coordinate activities between design, installation, service, and subcontractor teams
• Lead project meetings and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Review project documentation, drawings, submittals, and change orders
• Support commissioning, turnover, inspections, and project closeout activities
• Track labor, material, and project costs to maintain profitability
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and customer requirements

Must-Haves as the Fire Alarm Project Manager:

• Project management experience within construction, electrical contracting, building systems, fire protection, security systems, or a related industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice-to-Haves as the Fire Alarm Project Manager:

• Fire alarm, fire protection, life safety, or security systems experience
• Electrical contractor project management experience
• Familiarity with NFPA codes and industry standards
• Experience using Procore
• Experience using Salesforce
• Knowledge of commissioning, inspections, and project closeout processes

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary of $80,000 to $120,000+ depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training and professional development
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.