Supervisor - Fire/Life Safety Systems

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

Job summary

Siemens in Austin, TX is seeking a Supervisor for Fire/Life Safety Systems Solutions to lead a team through installation and commissioning phases. You will oversee planning, budgeting, and collaboration across sales, engineering, and execution to ensure project success.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in engineering or project management, 1+ year supervising technical trades, and strong English communication. Travel up to 15% is required across the region.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years experience supervising industry-specific technical trades teams.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in engineering or project management.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel 15%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor the System Specialist team; set goals and conduct reviews.
• Schedule installation and commissioning tasks; ensure plans and costs align.
• Maintain and improve margins for technical support programs.
• Guide development and use of project plans; monitor execution and customer feedback.

Skills

Supervising teams

Engineering

Project management

English communication

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams/OneDrive

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 523041

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

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 improving 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.

Transform the everyday with us!

T he 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 Safety Systems 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
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations; must meet condition .
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

• _Preferred Qualifications:_ __ __
• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $75,684 – $129,744 annually with a target incentive of 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.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Engineering