Fire Alarm Project Manager

Fire Alarm Project Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead the design, installation, testing and commissioning of fire alarm and life-safety systems. The role will manage projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring code compliance, on-time and on-budget delivery, quality workmanship and strong coordination with stakeholders including owners, contractors, AHJs and the project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of fire alarm projects including scope development, design review, procurement, installation oversight, testing and commissioning.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and resources; prepare forecasts and maintain project documentation to meet milestones and financial targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, BIM/CAD teams and subcontractors to review drawings, perform site surveys and resolve design or installation conflicts.
• Ensure system designs and installations meet applicable codes, standards and owner requirements; coordinate permitting, inspections and Fire Marshal approvals where required.
• Oversee technical programming, panel configuration and integration of control panels, addressable/conventional systems, notification appliances and interfaces with other building systems.
• Develop and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and as-built documentation; maintain accurate project records in document control systems.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests and field acceptance testing per project requirements and standards; lead commissioning, troubleshooting and remedial activities until acceptance.
• Implement QA/QC processes, perform site inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations, contract requirements and company standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to project staff and subcontractors; manage subcontractor performance, scopes of work and invoicing.
• Communicate regularly with clients, architects, engineers and authorities having jurisdiction to keep stakeholders informed and to address concerns promptly.
• Train owners and operations staff on system operation and prepare closeout packages including as-built drawings, programming notes and maintenance documentation.
• Support estimating and pre-construction efforts as needed, providing technical input, schedule and cost assumptions and constructability advice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Project Manager with a track record of successfully delivering fire alarm and life-safety projects.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in fire alarm or life-safety systems (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals: scheduling, budgeting, change management, RFIs and subcontractor management.
• Experience with site surveys, installation oversight, testing and commissioning processes and preparing as-built documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder coordination skills; ability to work with owners, contractors, engineers and AHJs and to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient with common office and project controls tools (MS Office, SharePoint, Bluebeam or equivalent); familiarity with document control and submittal workflows.
• Ability to read and review electrical schematics, construction drawings and to coordinate with BIM/CAD teams.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Nice-to-have skills: Fire Alarm Systems; NFPA 72; Life Safety Codes; UL/ULC Listings; NICET certification; AutoCAD; Revit; BIM Coordination; Electrical Schematics; Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP); Panel Programming; Addressable and Conventional Systems; Signaling Line Circuits (SLC); Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC); Initiating Devices (smoke/heat detectors, pull stations); Voice Evacuation Systems; Notification Appliances (horns/strobes); Mass Notification Systems; Smoke Control Systems; BACnet; Fire Suppression System Interfaces; Modbus; System Design; Site Surveys; Testing and Commissioning; IP Networking/Ethernet; Acceptance Testing (NFPA 72); Permitting and Inspections; Fire Marshal Coordination; Estimating; QA/QC; Scheduling; Budgeting; Change Orders; RFIs; As-built Drawings; Wiring and Terminations; PLC Integration; Battery/Standby Power Calculations; Relay and I/O Modules; Firmware Updates; Primavera; Microsoft Project; UL/FM Approvals; Troubleshooting; OSHA Compliance; Bluebeam; SharePoint; MS Office

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

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This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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