Fire Alarm Sales & Project Lead — Seattle

Columbia Fire; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Incentive plan

Job summary

Columbia Fire is seeking a seasoned Sales & Project Management professional to drive end-to-end fire alarm opportunities in the Puget Sound region. You will develop relationships with electrical and general contractors, property managers, and building owners, then price, propose, and shepherd projects from bidding through closeout.

You will coordinate third-party design, permitting, and AHJ approvals, manage budgets, and protect margins while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fire alarm sales, estimating, project management, or installation
• Proven ability to develop new business
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and local codes
• Strong written and verbal communication; proposal writing
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Residence in the Greater Seattle area or willingness to relocate
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• CRM experience

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with electrical/GCs, property managers, and building owners
• Get on and stay on bid lists across the Puget Sound region
• Walk buildings and jobsites to identify tenant improvement, retrofit, deficiency correction, and system upgrade opportunities
• Convert inspection and service findings into quoted and awarded work
• Represent Columbia Fire at industry, trade, and customer events
• Maintain pipeline and activity records in CRM (HubSpot)
• Review plans and specs to develop scope; perform takeoffs and price labor/materials
• Prepare and present clear, professional proposals; negotiate margins
• Coordinate with the fire alarm estimator on larger bid packages
• Oversee project from award to closeout: scope, schedule, budget, and change orders

Tools

Edwards

Potter

Fire-Lite

Silent Knight

Job description

Columbia Fire is seeking a seasoned Sales & Project Management professional to drive end-to-end fire alarm opportunities in the Puget Sound region. You will develop relationships with electrical and general contractors, property managers, and building owners, then price, propose, and shepherd projects from bidding through closeout.

You will coordinate third-party design, permitting, and AHJ approvals, manage budgets, and protect margins while maintaining customer satisfaction.