Fire Project Manager

Loyal Source Government Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services in Reno, Nevada is seeking a skilled Fire Project Manager to lead complex fire alarm, life safety, and integrated security projects from turnover through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and final closeout.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of project management experience on fire alarm installations, strong budgeting and coordination skills, and the ability to liaise with customers, AHJs, contractors, and engineering teams to deliver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience on fire alarm installation projects.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor planning, procurement, scheduling, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Strong understanding of: construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, BOMs, SOWs, and closeout documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire alarm, life safety and integrated security projects from turnover through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and closeout.
• Serve as primary liaison between customers, contractors, engineering teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and AHJs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Change orders

Travel readiness

Stakeholder coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Notifier

EST

Honeywell

Bosch

Avigilon

Silent Knight

Job description

PAY: Negatable

Overview

Loyal Source is seeking a skilled Fire Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of complex fire alarm, life safety, low-voltage, and integrated security projects in Reno, Nevada. This position is responsible for managing projects from initial turnover through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and final closeout.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management experience, financial acumen, construction coordination expertise, and a solid technical understanding of fire alarm and life safety systems. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact between customers, contractors, engineering teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Position Summary

The Fire Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within scope, and within established financial goals. This role requires leadership throughout all phases of a project, including planning, scheduling, procurement, installation, testing, inspection, certification, and closeout.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience working on fire alarm installation projects
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial fire alarm and integrated life safety projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, labor planning, procurement, scheduling, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Strong understanding of:
• Construction drawings
• Specifications
• RFIs
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Closeout documentation
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• NICET certification or fire alarm/life safety training.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent construction safety training.
• Knowledge of leading fire alarm and security platforms such as Notifier, EST, Honeywell, Bosch, Avigilon, and Silent Knight.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform site walks and inspections on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate stairs, scaffolding, lifts, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Please note: this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.

About Notional Opportunities

Notional opportunities are roles in the planning stages and contingent on contract awards. By applying to notional positions, you can express early interest, enhancing your employment prospects and positioning yourself at the forefront of potential job opportunities. This proactive approach gives you an edge and boosts your visibility to employers, making it a strategic choice for those eager to explore future roles and expand your professional network.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission‑critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI‑powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI‑powered voice assessment. This easy, no‑scheduling‑required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].