Fire Alarm Division Manager

• Location 9520 10th Avenue South,Suite 150,Seattle, WA, 98108,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Fire Alarm, Sales, Business Development
• Employee Type Exempt - Full Time
• Required Degree High school

The Fire Alarm & Detection Division Manager will play a hands‑on leadership role in launching and growing Columbia Fire’s Alarm & Detection Division in Seattle. This is an entrepreneurial leadership position that combines technical expertise, sales drive, operational oversight, and team leadership.

You’ll take ownership of building this division into a best‑in‑class operation — with the full support of our management team and our Edwards Strategic Partnership. The division is active, with backlog on the books, one full‑time technician currently at capacity, and a need to expand immediately. The first hire will be an additional technician, followed by steady growth toward a full‑service team handling monitoring, service, testing, system upgrades, tenant improvements, retrofits, and new installations.

The first year will be hands‑on, balancing business development, sales execution, and field leadership — ideal for a self‑motivated professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, build‑and‑grow environment.

• Work hands‑on in the field during growth periods where project volume exceeds current staffing capacity.
• Recruit and hire a second field technician quickly after hire, with additional staff added as the division grows.
• Build and maintain relationships with electrical contractors to grow “parts and smarts” installation opportunities.
• Transition fire alarm work from existing customers to Columbia Fire as a single‑source service provider.
• Manage relationships and projects with our preferred fire alarm design subcontractor.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and meet supplier volume goals, particularly with Edwards and Eaton, while continuing partnerships with Next Security and others.

• Drive new sales through customer outreach, relationship building, and proposal development.
• Propose and close fire alarm system installations, monitoring contracts, and service agreements with contractors, property managers, and building owners.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to achieve consistent division growth.

• Oversee projects from design through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to company standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments, subcontractors, and customers for seamless project execution.
• Supervise inspections, installations, and service work until the division is fully staffed.
• As the division scales, hire and develop a Project Manager to support larger projects.

• Prepare customer proposals and evaluate system designs; outsource design as needed but maintain code and standard fluency.
• Program and troubleshoot fire alarm systems with hands‑on technical expertise.
• Ensure all work complies with NFPA standards, local codes, and company quality policies.

• Build and lead a high‑performing team, setting clear expectations and mentoring technicians and future managers.
• Foster a customer‑focused, high‑accountability culture rooted in Columbia Fire’s core values.
• Implement scalable processes, reporting metrics, and performance tracking to sustain long‑term growth.

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with fire alarm systems (design, installation, sales, or project management).
• Proven experience in system layout and sales.
• Proficiency in fire alarm system programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong initiative and results orientation with a focus on customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, local jurisdictions, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience hiring, training, and leading technical staff.
• NICET II in Fire Alarm Systems (Level III preferred).
• Washington 01 General Electrical or 06 Limited Energy license.

• Experience with special hazard systems (Cardox, CO2, FM-200,…