Description Fire Alarm Engineering Manager This position is a remote role anywhere within the United States
About the position The Fire Alarm Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the engineering design team for fire alarm installation projects, ensuring that all designs are optimized for performance, cost-effectiveness, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulatory standards.
This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to oversee the design and implementation of high-quality fire alarm systems from conceptual design through final installation. This role works closely with the project management, business development and operations teams to deliver innovative, efficient, and scalable fire alarm solutions.
Day in the life - Partners with the Project Director and senior leadership to develop the department's growth vision and contribute to business development efforts.
- Leads, mentors, and develops a team of design engineers and technical staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Manages team workflow, provides guidance, and sets clear project goals and deadlines.
- Promotes a collaborative work environment by encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Oversees the design of fire alarm systems and other components to ensure they meet performance, cost, and quality standards.
- Leads efforts to develop cost-competitive designs for commercial, and utility scale fire and life safety projects.
- Ensures designs are optimized for efficiency, performance, and long-term durability.
- Works with internal teams to navigate permitting processes and meet regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with local municipalities, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure that project designs meet permitting and return on investment (ROI) standards.
- Communicates changes in industry regulations and new technologies to the team and other departments.
- Continuously reviews and improves design methodologies, ensuring the team follows industry best practices and innovative approaches.
- Leads efforts to integrate new technologies, such as energy storage, into system designs to enhance project value.
- Oversees the review of preliminary design drawings, project-specific submittals, and construction documents to ensure they meet quality and design standards.
- Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential design improvements to mitigate challenges.
- Works with the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team to develop preliminary installation drawings and coordinate with other project teams to ensure accurate and efficient design integration.
- Ensures design accuracy and help resolve any conflicts during Clash Detection meetings.
- Supports project managers in preparing proposals, including the design and technical scope of projects, helping to evaluate project feasibility and optimize designs for cost and performance.
- Assists in the preparation and negotiation of contracts, ensuring technical specifications align with project goals and timelines.
- Identifies areas for improvement in design processes, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions to streamline operations.
- Develops training programs for new and existing employees to enhance technical skills and knowledge in fire alarm design.
- Consistently make decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
- Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
- Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, engineering management or related field
- 5+ years of experience in fire alarm and life safety design engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Experience with software tools for system design and modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, BIM).
- In-depth knowledge of fire alarm and electrical systems
- Experience with utility-scale fire alarm projects and large system designs
- Knowledge of emerging fire and life safety technologies and industry trends
- Superior listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.
- Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to mentor and motivate staff.
- Strong hiring, teamwork and coaching skills. Effective organizational, complex problem solving and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including business development, relationship building, and client correspondence skills.
Travel - Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some travel and overnight may be expected.
Benefits At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.
