Supervisor - Fire/Life Safety Systems

Siemens Mobility; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Austin, TX is seeking a Supervisor for Fire/Life Safety Systems Solutions to lead installations, commissioning, and technical support programs. The role requires supervising a System Specialist team, coordinating with sales, engineering, and field crews, and driving project profitability while traveling as needed.

You will mentor staff, manage project plans, and ensure safety and compliance across commercial buildings with fire/life safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is not listed; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience leading technical trades teams in commercial building Fire/Life Safety Systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor the System Specialist team; set goals and plan training.
• Schedule and assign installation tasks; ensure adherence to plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Maintain margins for technical support programs and monitor project profitability.
• Lead development and use of project plans; review customer feedback for retention and growth.
• Coordinate between sales, engineering, and execution teams to minimize cost and delay.
• Travel between branch locations as needed to support projects.
• Maintain strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Team supervision

Engineering leadership

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud collaboration (Teams/OneDrive)

Job description

Position Location: This role supports our Austin, TX branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Austin, TX a rea.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are i mproving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe , adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Supervisor - Fire/Life Safety Systems Solutions leads a team responsible for performing installations and commissioning for fire/life safety systems . The right candidate will provide technical expertise, leadership, and accountability for all installed projects, technical support programs, and time-and-materials (T&M) work.

As a Supervisor - Fire/Life Safety Systems Solutions you will:

• Supervise, train, and mentor the System Specialist team; set goals, monitor performance, conduct employee review meetings, and schedule formal training and Guide and support the team on planning and managing construction projects through completion.
• Schedule and assign installation and commissioning tasks to the team and ensure schedules are maintained and projects proceed according to plans, job specifications, and cost estimates
• Maintain and improve planned and booked margins for technical support programs
• Direct and supervise the development and use of project plans in monitoring and controlling the execution of work and review customer feedback and ensure customer retention and account growth goals such as adds, extras, upgrades, and escalations are achieved
• Maintain the relationships between sales, engineering, and executions teams so changes and discrepancies can be managed to minimize cost and delay throughout the estimating and execution phases of projects and accountable for the profit and loss of projects assigned to the operations team and serve as a local a Leader and customer representative for the operations team
• Support project profitability through cost-containment procedures and processes and travel between branch locations as needed
• Maintain excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• You will make an impact with these qualifications:
• Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or state-recognized GED
• 1+ years of experience supervising industry specific technical trades teams
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or project management
• On-the-job or educational experience with:
• Commercial building Fire/Life Safety Systems - including knowledge of design, startup, programming, integration, documentation, and commissioning
• Managing project delivery teams
• Ability and willingness to train, mentor, schedule, and supervise employees responsible for commercial building Fire/Life SafetySystems startup
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to travel 15%
• Experience with Microsoft Office and cloud-based collaboration software such as Teams or OneDrive
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations ; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supervising industry specific technical trades teams
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering or project management

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

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The pay range for this position is $75,684 - $129,744 annually with a target incentive 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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