Fire Alarm Project Manager
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$90,000 - $150,000 / year
Salary, signing bonus, and relocation package offers based on experience and professional certifications
Background-friendly!
Criminal record OK
About This Job
As a Fire Alarm Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and installation of fire safety systems at new build construction sites. You will plan, execute, and deliver fire alarm system projects from start to finish. You will coordinate teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure code compliance, and maintain communication with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Because we are looking for top-tier candidates, this position includes the following compensation package:
- $90,000 - $150,000 annual salary, based on experience and certifications
- Monthly mobile phone reimbursement
- Vehicle allowance
- Corporate fuel card
- Signing bonus for qualified candidates
- Relocation package for qualified candidates
What You Will Do
- Manage fire safety system installation at construction sites
- Coordinate with engineers, field technicians, contractors, and clients
- Define scope, schedule, and resources for designated projects
- Review blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to ensure system designs and installations meet applicable codes
- Create and manage project schedules, procurement plans, and resource allocation
- Conduct site visits and inspections to verify work progress, compliance, and quality
- Ensure all required permits, inspections, and testing are scheduled and completed successfully
- Lead project meetings and status updates with stakeholders
- Promote and enforce safety standards at job sites
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
- BlueBeam
- Project scheduling, budgeting, and cost management
- Clean agent fire suppression systems knowledge
- Aspirating Smoke Detection / VESDA systems knowledge
Requirements and Qualifications
- At least three (3) years in a leadership role in the installation of fire alarm or fire suppression systems in mission-critical facilities
- Preferred: experience as a project manager; project superintendents / leads will be considered depending on size of projects completed
- NICET FAS Level 2 or higher certification (Level 3 strongly preferred) OR a Texas State Fire Marshal fire alarm license
- Willing to travel as required
Work Environment and Demands
This job takes place primarily at new build construction sites. The noise level is typically moderate to loud. As with any construction site, you may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, precipitation, and other conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Sitting and standing
- Walking
- Lifting
- Carrying
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Reaching overhead
- Reaching at or below shoulder level
- Computer keyboard and mouse use
- Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, and otherwise working with the hands
- Foot or leg controls
- Stooping
- Crouching
- Kneeling
- Climbing
- Speaking
- Visual acuity
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
What the Employer Offers
- Nine paid holidays per year, immediately upon hire
- Paid time off, accrued quarterly
- Health, vision, and dental insurance benefits
- Health savings accounts (HSA / FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, paid for by company
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Employee-discounted stock purchasing options
About Nexus Alarm and Suppression
We are the national data center fire experts and a leading provider of fire detection and suppression systems for data centers and mission - critical infrastructure nationwide. Our comprehensive fire safety solutions include design, build, and maintenance services tailored for the most demanding data center, telecommunications, semiconductor and energy environments.
Cornbread Hustle is committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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