Fire Alarm Superintendent 2

M.C. Dean, Inc

$112K — $140K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience in fire alarm systems or an Associate's Degree with 10+ years of experience.
  • At least two years' experience managing security projects in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in project management tools including scheduling, job cost reports, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
  • History of completing projects within estimated hours and budget.
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all commissioning processes for the Data Center program across multiple states.
  • Mentor and mentor new technicians in commissioning and testing.
  • Assist with scheduling related to testing and material procurement.
  • Oversee site logistics and coordinate with various technical teams.
  • Perform high-level troubleshooting and complex programming of fire alarm systems.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews for technician performance and set goals.
  • Ensure team members have the necessary tools and training.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work schedule with occasional night and weekend availability.
  • Team-centered work environment fostering collaboration.
  • Support for certifications such as NICET Fire Alarm Level III.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

  • Manage all commissioning (PITCO, Preliminary Testing, Final AHJ) for the Data Center program - mostly VA & SC while some assistance in GA.
  • Mentor new technicians for Field commissioning/testing assistance.
  • Assist with scheduling for Fabrication, PITCO, preliminary testing - final AHJ testing.
  • Assist with getting air sampling material onsite to each specific building - scheduling and releasing material.
  • Manage LSG daily onsite coordinator for all interconnections - Fire Protection, Elevator, HAVC, Security/Access Control

Position Summary:
  • Perform high level troubleshooting of fire alarm systems of all makes and models.
  • Perform complex programming of fire alarm systems.
  • Perform Commissioning of complex fire alarm systems
  • Uphold the highest ethical behavior when dealing with customers, vendors, and other employees.
  • Understand the contract, scope, specifications, drawings, and integrated project plan.
  • Manage site logistics working with our Logistics Service Center
  • Manage procurements and material releases against a bill of material working with our Procurement Service Center.
  • Perform quarterly goal setting and performance target review with assigned technicians.
  • Complete yearly technician performance reviews and goal setting within assigned timelines.
  • Provide training and assistance to technicians as needed.
  • Make consistent team-building management decisions at all times.
  • Ensure all service technicians have all tools, trainings needed to perform job responsibilities.
  • Maintain a field force in which all employees have the capacity to work and produce results, meeting or exceeding performance standards.
  • Manage small to medium size crews, 5 to 10 persons
  • Schedule the project in logical steps in order to budget enough time required to meet deadlines
  • Determine labor requirements and dispatch technician to sites
  • Monitor project budgets in order to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability
  • Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 12+ Years of Experience in Fire Alarm or
  • Associates Degree and 10+ Years of Experience in Fire Alarm.
  • At least two years' experience managing security projects as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Foreman
  • Experience working with management systems such as scheduling, job cost reports, estimating, safety, documentation requirements, and quality control.
  • Experience overseeing and approving monthly job cost updates, productivity reports, and quarterly cash flow projections
  • Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling method
  • Must have a history of completing projects under the estimated hours
  • Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
  • Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
  • Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
  • Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.


Certifications Desired:
  • NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or Pass NICET Fire Alarm System Level III

Tools/Software Applications:
  • MS Office Suite of products
  • SharePoint
  • Various manufacturers FA programming software
  • Ability to use construction software platforms; i.e. Procore, ACC, etc

Desired/Advantageous Qualifications
  • Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
  • Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
  • High level of customer service.
  • Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
  • Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors
  • Excellent decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership skills


Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $112,560.00 - USD $140,700.00 /Yr.

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