Fire System Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in fire alarm and firefighting systems.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of Civil Defense requirements is highly preferred.

• NFPA Codes and Standards
• Project Planning Tools (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project)
• AutoCAD and Revit MEP
• Cost Control and Contract Administration

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• NFPA CFPS or equivalent Fire Protection Certification
• Saudi Council of Engineers Registration
• OSHA / NEBOSH Safety Certification

• Lead fire protection projects from award through commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Manage project risks, variations, claims, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and clients.

• Review and approve fire system designs, technical submittals, shop drawings, and material selections.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, SBC, IFC, HCIS, Civil Defense, and project specifications.
• Coordinate engineering activities with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

• Manage project contracts, subcontractors, and supplier agreements.
• Review scope changes and negotiate variation orders.
• Monitor project profitability, cash flow, invoicing, and payment collections.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and commercial risks are controlled.

• Lead coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor installation progress, quality, and safety performance.
• Conduct project review meetings and resolve execution challenges.
• Ensure timely material procurement and delivery to site.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Lead project progress meetings and manage client expectations.
• Coordinate Civil Defense inspections and approvals.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated system acceptance.
• Ensure completion of punch list items and project close-out activities.

Manage handover documentation, training, and warranty support