Senior Fire Alarm Systems Manager | Hybrid Role, Code Expert

ARCO Design/Build, Inc.; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after 5 years + travel

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Maternity leave (100% paid 10 weeks)

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Manager to lead estimating, design coordination, installation oversight, testing, and commissioning of commercial and industrial systems.

This role acts as the subject-matter expert, working with project managers, field teams, AHJs, owners, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure code-compliant project execution. Hybrid, ~50% office and ~50% field with regular travel in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Active Fire Alarm License or Fire Alarm Qualifier credential in at least one state.
• 5–10 years of commercial and/or industrial fire alarm experience.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, IFC, testing, inspection, and commissioning requirements.
• Experience with new construction, manufacturing, warehouse, and design-build projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead fire alarm technical expert.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
• Develop fire alarm scope reviews, estimates, value engineering options, and constructability recommendations.
• Coordinate system design with engineers, owners, AHJs, and equipment manufacturers.
• Review and manage fire alarm submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist with permitting requirements and AHJ coordination.
• Support project teams from preconstruction through closeout.
• Conduct jobsite visits to verify installation quality, schedule progress, and code compliance.
• Coordinate programming, testing, inspections, and final acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot complex fire alarm system issues and provide technical solutions.
• Train electricians, foremen, and superintendents on fire alarm installation best practices.
• Develop internal fire alarm standards, procedures, and quality control processes.
• Mentor field personnel and assist in recruiting fire alarm technicians and subcontractors.
• Support business development and growth of ARCO's fire alarm division.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Code compliance

Leadership

Education

Active Fire Alarm License

NICET Level II/III/IV certification

Multiple state licenses

Tools

Programming platforms

Job description

ARCO Design/Build, Inc. seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Manager to lead estimating, design coordination, installation oversight, testing, and commissioning of commercial and industrial systems.

This role acts as the subject-matter expert, working with project managers, field teams, AHJs, owners, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure code-compliant project execution. Hybrid, ~50% office and ~50% field with regular travel in the Southeast.