Field Alarm Superintendent

About Us

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high‑rise condominiums, and mixed‑use projects.

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas‑based company that has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA, Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems worldwide. We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly‑owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states.

Northstar Fire Protection is looking for a Field Alarm Superintendent. The role leads field operations on large‑scale fire alarm projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and per code. Responsibilities include supervising installations, coordinating manpower, tracking progress, enforcing safety protocols, managing time sheets, and supporting testing and commissioning. The candidate will communicate effectively with foremen, project managers, and clients while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.

• Supervise daily on‑site fire alarm installation activities per approved drawings and codes.
• Coordinate with the assistant project manager and project manager for daily, weekly, monthly, 90‑day, and other reporting documents for look‑ahead planning and execution.
• Coordinate field manpower across all assigned projects to optimize labor use.
• Walk to each assigned job site regularly to track progress, safety, and QA/QC status.
• Create, download, and provide weekly reports and update field timesheets in Excel and PDF format.
• Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
• Gather weekly updates from foremen on job progress, RFIs, change orders, and plans.
• Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices.
• Attend project coordination meetings with GCs and foremen as needed.
• Conduct toolbox talks and reinforce site‑specific safety protocols.
• Cross‑verify the quality and standards of daily installation and progress.
• Log and address any safety concerns observed during job walks.
• Validate scope installation matches contract and redline changes as needed.
• Plan, lead, and assist with pre‑testing and system commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate device testing, programming, and AHJ/client inspections.
• Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Track and report technician license expiration dates to management.
• Update manpower logs for changes in pay, location, title, or certifications.
• Ensure timely material delivery, verify receipt, and resolve site shortages.
• Document field activities and issues in daily logs for assistant project manager and project manager review.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
• Ensure the company’s equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean, and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Review all field employees per company policy.
• Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
• Identify field‑driven efficiencies to reduce cost and improve schedule performance.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and the ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, etc.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites.
• OSHA
  30 and NICET certified individuals preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled.

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