Fire Protection Project Lead — On‑Site Coordination

Summit-Companies; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Dental/vision option

Disability insurance

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Project Manager to plan and coordinate complex fire protection projects onsite in Hartford, CT. You will act as the main contact with contractors and owners, review designs, and generate change-order proposals to protect profitability.

The role requires leading multiple projects, ensuring schedules align with budgets, and coordinating with AHJs, architects, and customers. Strong English communication, math, and office software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or related training required.
• NICET III ITM Water-based systems or NICET Level IV Fire Alarm preferred.
• 5 years of industry experience required.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and maintain profitability.
• Strong math skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must read/write/communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, contract drawings, specifications, and standards to determine installation methods.
• Generate proposals for change orders, and as assigned.
• Determine labor requirements and preparing schedules, track changes.
• Order and track material, equipment, tools, and other items based on design and/or contract needs.
• Review time for assigned projects and/or contracts to ensure alignment with project budget.
• Monitor overall progress of the project and preparing job records.
• Generate proposals for change orders, RFI’s, ASI’s and MCR’s; communicate approved items into organizational system(s) and/or to designated representative for processing.
• Ensure employees follow all relevant safety standards and procedures, work environment in accordance with the SFP standards.
• Meet with AHJ’s, contractors, owners, architects, and other design professionals on project progress.
• Perform a formal project review with the Fire Alarm Manager weekly, or as requested.
• Assist support staff and facilitate closeout documents to include O&M’s and review as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

English communication

Project coordination

Time management

Education

High School diploma

NICET III ITM Water based systems

NICET Level IV Fire Alarm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Project Manager to plan and coordinate complex fire protection projects onsite in Hartford, CT. You will act as the main contact with contractors and owners, review designs, and generate change-order proposals to protect profitability.

The role requires leading multiple projects, ensuring schedules align with budgets, and coordinating with AHJs, architects, and customers. Strong English communication, math, and office software skills are essential.