Fire Alarm Division Manager

About Columbia Fire

Columbia Fire, LLC is a leading and growing fire protection company based in South Seattle, serving customers from Bellingham to Olympia with more than 70 dedicated team members. We are proud to be part of Columbia Safety Services, a family of fire protection companies united by a shared purpose: to protect lives and property through exceptional service, craftsmanship, and integrity.

At Columbia Fire, our people define who we are. We believe that lasting partnerships — with our customers, employees, and communities — are built on trust and performance. Guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Effective Communication, Consistency, Initiative, and Trustworthiness
, we strive every day to deliver safety you can depend on.

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…