Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leader

Description

This is a training position focused on learning how to supervise and direct employees on specific projects, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop comprehensive project plans, and analyze statistical data. The role is part of the Life Safety Group and will support multiple customers and project sites.

• Plan and execute project completion and punch lists.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Maintain as-built documentation and record project issues/conditions.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve issues such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Ensure timely decision-making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.
• Research and compile submittals; prepare estimates for partially designed projects by completing the design and producing a full project estimate.
• Represent the company to customers, the public, government entities, and general contractor representatives.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against expenses.
• Identify, price, track, and manage change orders, ensuring effective resolution.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Accubid Estimating (or equivalent) for electrical installations.

Requirements

The Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leader will have design and implementation experience in technology applications, specifically fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes as they apply to fire alarm systems for facilities and plants. Candidates with experience in electronic security, industrial controls, or building automation systems who are willing to learn and grow in the life safety space will also be considered.

Clearance: None Required

The successful candidate will be a thought leader, customer-focused, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to plan and lead diverse teams to execute multiple contracts.

Travel: 25%

• Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, and PDF tools.
• Finger dexterity for keyboard use.
• Familiarity with contract drawings, subcontracts, addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills; ability to own and solve problems.
• Extended exposure to computer screens.
• Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling experience (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to sit for long periods and reach with hands or arms.
• Proven ability to plan and organize activities effectively.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Minimum five years of construction experience with an electrical or construction contractor.
• Understand and interpret speech effectively.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSEE preferred) or related degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.
• Experience with CPM scheduling.
• Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information clearly.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance