Fire Protection Inspector

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Job summary

A leading fire protection firm is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector Lead in Dallas, TX. The role involves ensuring compliance with NFPA codes and quality control for fire sprinkler and alarm systems. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in fire protection, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with necessary tools such as AutoCAD and Revit. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $25 to $35 and the chance to lead critical quality oversight activities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial/industrial fire protection.
• Knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire protection and alarm plans.
• Lead technical inspections and quality audits.
• Generate and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of fire alarm codes

Analytical and critical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to read and understand drawings

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

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 Protection Inspector Lead. In this role you will be responsible for technical oversight, planning, execution, and documentation of quality control activities related to fire sprinkler and alarm systems. This role ensures compliance with NFPA codes, contract documents, and industry standards across all phases—from design validation and submittals through installation, testing, and commissioning.

Pay Range

$25-35 per hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire protection and alarm plan across all project phases, aligning with project specifications and codes.
• Lead the execution of technical inspections and quality audits on fire protection and alarm systems.
• Coordinate the review and approval of submittals, shop drawings, redlines, and as‑built documentation.
• Perform inspections in daily field inspections, reporting, and documentation of compliance.
• Interface with field superintendents, system programmers, and subcontractors to resolve installation deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Commissioning Authority, General Contractor, and Owner’s Rep to schedule and execute final acceptance testing.
• Attend QA/QC, commissioning, and safety meetings; provide status updates and resolve escalated issues.
• Generate and maintain reports, test sheets, punch lists, and device tracking logs, closeout documentation, and final test results.
• Ensure traceability of all system components (model numbers, serials, batch codes).
• Mentor technicians and conduct ongoing training on NFPA requirements, inspection techniques, and system troubleshooting.
• Track quality KPIs, nonconformance trends, and ensure corrective/preventive actions are executed and logged.
• Verify contractor and in‑house team adherence to code requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree, or higher education preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial/industrial fire protection and life safety or related industry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, Building Connect and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites.
• NICET‑certified individuals preferred.
• 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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