Project Manager - Fire Systems

Responsibilities

• Install/Service:
Pull cable, set devices, terminate, label, and test addressable systems; perform diagnostics and repairs.

• Programming/Commissioning:
Program panels, loops, and networks; complete cause-and-effect, smoke control, elevator recall, and MNS/voice evac.

• Inspections:
Perform acceptance and recurring inspections to NFPA 72; generate clean test reports and deficiency lists.

• Integration:
Interface with sprinkler/suppression, BAS, elevator, and monitoring; coordinate with low-voltage trades.

• Docs & Compliance:
Read plans/submittals, mark as-builts, maintain redlines; ensure AHJ/permit compliance and closeout packages.

• Customer Facing:
Train end users, communicate deficiencies/options, and provide clear service recommendations.

• Safety & Quality:
Follow NEC/NFPA/OSHA; maintain a tidy, safe jobsite and company vehicle.

• On-Call:
Participate in rotating after-hours service as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial fire alarm install/service/inspections.

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 and NEC (NFPA 70).

• Hands-on with at least one major platform:
Notifier/ONYX, EST/Edwards, Simplex 4100, Siemens, Gamewell-FCI, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight.

• Able to program addressable systems, perform loop diagnostics, and commission to AHJ standards.

• Read/interpret one-lines, risers, and device layouts; comfortable with laptops/config tools.

• Valid driver's license; clean MVR; ability to lift 50 lbs and work from ladders/lifts.

Licenses/Certifications (required or within 6 months)

• NICET II+ in Fire Alarm Systems (III preferred).

• State/municipal low-voltage/fire alarm license (e.g., FASA/BASA in FL or equivalent).

• OSHA 10 (30 preferred). Manufacturer trainings a plus (Notifier/EST/Simplex/Siemens).

Preferred Qualifications

• Voice evac/MNS, smoke control sequences, networked panels/IP fundamentals (VLAN, static IP).

• Tools experience:
Procore, Bluebeam, Service Titan/Simpro, barcode inspection apps.

• Hospital, higher-ed, industrial, or high-rise experience.

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