Project Manager, Fire Alarm Systems Design

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Field Work:
  • Design fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication systems
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and design drawings
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections of existing systems
  • Attend fire alarm testing and commissioning to evaluate compliance with design documents
  • Review design and construction submittals for code compliance
  • Support third‑party plan and system reviews for municipal clients
  • Apply relevant fire and life safety codes and standards to real‑world conditions
• Project Management & Coordination:
  • Support project planning, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior staff
  • Coordinate with internal team members to complete technical deliverables
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and AHJs related to assigned projects
  • Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and fee preparation
  • Track project progress and communicate issues or risks proactively
  • Perform bill review, & AR follow ups

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–8 years of experience designing, testing, commissioning, inspecting, or programming fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of fire and life safety codes
• Field experience interacting with contractors and AHJs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
• PE license, or path to PE licensure, preferred; NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification also considered
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi‑tasking skills
• Accountable, solution‑oriented with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Professional office. Hybrid and flexible work arrangement including office, project sites, and remote work. Occasional early or off‑hours testing may be required.

We offer an excellent compensation package which currently includes a competitive base salary, discretionary quarterly bonuses, generous paid time off benefits, 401 K employer contributions and retirement benefits, cost‑shared medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and 100% paid vision, life and disability insurance.

Code Red is an equal opportunity employer - Disability, Veterans