Senior Fire Alarm Program Manager | Multi-State Licensed

Heights Tower Service; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Tech is seeking a seasoned Senior Fire Alarm Project Manager / Fire Alarm Specialist to lead design, permitting, project management, programming coordination, inspection, testing, and commissioning of commercial and multifamily fire alarm systems across multiple states.

This management role ensures NFPA standards, state licensing, AHJ expectations, and customer specifications while supporting growth of our fire alarm division.

Qualifications

• NICET Level IV preferred; Level III with potential to upgrade.
• Ability to obtain multi-state licenses for fire alarm systems.
• Experience with AHJ coordination and code compliance.
• Licensure across multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Texas is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and multifamily fire alarm projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review drawings for code compliance and coordinate with AHJs, engineers, owners, and GC.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, and permit documentation; oversee installation teams.
• Coordinate programming, system integration, and commissioning activities.
• Schedule inspections and acceptance testing; troubleshoot complex systems.
• Maintain schedules and project documentation; mentor technicians and assist in growth of the fire alarm division.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

NICET Level IV – Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level III – Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Alarm Contractor License in Multiple States

Edwards EST4/EST3 certification

Siemens Cerberus PRO certification

Honeywell NOTIFIER certification

Gamewell-FCI certification

Silent Knight certification

Fire-Lite certification

Potter certification

Bosch certification

Job description

HTS Tech is seeking a seasoned Senior Fire Alarm Project Manager / Fire Alarm Specialist to lead design, permitting, project management, programming coordination, inspection, testing, and commissioning of commercial and multifamily fire alarm systems across multiple states.

This management role ensures NFPA standards, state licensing, AHJ expectations, and customer specifications while supporting growth of our fire alarm division.