Fire Alarm​/Security PM

FIRE ALARM / SECURITY PROJECT MANAGER

Location:

Detroit, MI

Our Client is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm / Security Project Manager to manage the planning, coordination, installation, and successful delivery of fire alarm and security technology projects within healthcare and commercial facilities.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, General Contractors, change orders, procurement, and project documentation. This position will also provide technical and project-management leadership for fire alarm, access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intercom, intrusion detection, and other low-voltage systems
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The ideal candidate will have strong project-management skills, technical knowledge of fire alarm and security systems, and experience working on construction projects, preferably within hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare environments.

Our Client follows a collaborative project-management philosophy, working closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective technology solutions.

• Manage fire alarm and security projects from pre-construction through installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance, schedules, deliverables, and communication.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, scopes of work, and contracts.
• Review takeoffs and vendor pricing to develop accurate project budgets and proposals.
• Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and technology systems.
• Review and manage change orders, pricing, scope changes, and potential project impacts.
• Track project costs, forecasts, budgets, and profitability.
• Conduct jobsite walks, coordination meetings, progress meetings, and project reviews.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Coordinate installation and integration of fire alarm and security systems with other building trades.
• Provide technical support and assist with troubleshooting installation and integration issues.
• Coordinate system testing, commissioning, inspections, and project acceptance.
• Coordinate with the AHJ and other stakeholders for fire alarm inspections and approvals.
• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, change orders, submittals, and closeout records.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Support project turnover, punch-list completion, final testing, and closeout.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in accordance with company policies and OSHA requirements.
• Lead, coach, and support project team members and field personnel.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Participate in business-development and customer relationship activities when needed.

Experience with the following is preferred:

• Fire alarm control panels
• Smoke and heat detectors
• Manual pull stations
• Notification appliances
• Fire alarm monitoring
• Fire alarm testing and inspection
• Fire alarm commissioning
• Fire alarm drawings and submittals
• AHJ coordination
• NFPA 72 requirements
• Fire/life-safety system integration

Experience with the following security technologies is preferred:

• Access control
• CCTV/video surveillance
• IP cameras
• Intrusion detection
• Intercom systems
• Card readers
• Security monitoring
• Security management…