Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent
Job in
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52245, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Summit Fire Protection
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent is to establish, coordinate, and manage all field activities of fire alarm installation. Work with and through the Branch office to ensure adherence to SFP's quality program including procedures and work instructions, as it relates to field activities.
EssentialJob Duties
- Schedule all field activities, starting with the pre-construction meeting (coordinate with sales and design personnel to complete the Preconstruction Package and Meeting Template) to schedule installation (check for permit and approved plans). Visit job site regularly to push coordination of work with other trades.
- Coordinate with customer, AHJ's, designers and others relevant to ensure clarification of the project.
- Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices.
- In coordination with ASH Manager, schedule staffing for each week using the Weekly Manpower Report and schedule all jobs over a 3‑Month period using the 3‑Month Manpower Planning Report which is updated twice each month.
- Establish materials on job dates based on project schedule.
- Get all material, plans, and information to the Foreman in charge before the job starts. Ensure contact with project GC/Superintendent so they know you and the assigned Foreman are points of contact for the project.
- Coordinate with purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
- Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need.
- Participate in weekly progress report meetings to communicate the percent of the job roughed in, the percent of the job complete and the overall status of construction. Communicate the expected duration of roughed in, duration of completion. Observe and communicate changes to the original design.
- Follow up on punch-lists and ensure the customer signs off when completed.
- Report any scheduling issues, personnel issues, safety concerns, or incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
- Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and submit them on time in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure all assigned employees are complying with their job requirements and assigned tasks.
- Review all field employees per company policy. In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions and terminations are to be coordinated with the FA&S Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files.
- Ensure the company-provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working order. If damaged, ensure that tools are labeled indicating their status. New tool purchases are to be coordinated with the District Manager. Ensure that each quarter, each Foreman completes a tool inventory checklist and reports any lost or stolen tools.
- Understand and follow SFP's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted in accordance with company policy. Ensure all field employees know where all related safety documentation are at all times on each project.
- Coordinate and ensure training for Alarm Foreman and Alarm Apprentices is scheduled and conducted per company policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
- 3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
- NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
- 3 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
- Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- 1+ years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
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