Field Alarm Superintendent

Overview

Lead on-site fire alarm projects, overseeing installation, safety, schedule, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• report generation
• material delivery
• safety management
• field installation
• system testing
• quality control

Tasks

-Coordinate with the assistant project manager and project manager for daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution. -Log and address any safety concerns observed during job walks. -Ensure timely material delivery, verify receipt, and resolve site shortages. -Coordination with the purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered. -Track and report technician license expiration dates to management. -Review all field employees per company policy. -Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner. -Create, Download, and Provide weekly reports and update field timesheets in Excel and PDF format. -Coordinate device testing, programming, and AHJ/client inspections. -Ensure the company’s equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies. -Supervise daily on-site fire alarm installation activities per approved drawings and codes. -Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals. -Coordinate field manpower across all assigned projects to optimize labor use. -Cross verify the quality and standards of daily installation and progress. -Walk to each assigned jobsite regularly to track progress, safety, and QA/QC status. -Attend project coordination meetings with GCs and foremen as needed. -Conduct toolbox talks and re-enforce site-specific safety protocols. -Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices. -Gather weekly updates from foremen on job progress, RFIs, change orders, and plans. -Plan, Lead, and Assist with pre-testing and system commissioning readiness. -Validate scope installation matches contract and redline changes as needed. -Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner. -Identify field-driven efficiencies to reduce cost and improve schedule performance. -Update manpower logs for changes in pay, location, title, or certifications. -Document field activities and issues in daily logs for assistant project manager and project manager review.

Requirements

• fire codes
• autodesk
• bluebeam
• 10+ years
• nicet
• osha30

What You Bring

-Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship. -Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints. -Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations. -Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams. -High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree. -Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites. -Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required -Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc. -Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints. -10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry in a leadership role. -OSHA30, and NICET certified individuals preferred. -Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.

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About Northstar Fire Protection Of Texas

-Based in Texas, Northstar Fire Protection has built a reputation for reliable fire protection services. -Specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems for a variety of sectors. -Caters to both commercial and residential markets, offering tailored fire safety solutions to meet diverse needs. -Has expanded its services to include fire alarm systems, sprinklers, suppression systems, and more. -Committed to delivering projects on time and within budget, with an emphasis on safety and compliance. - projectId been involved in several high-profile commercial and residential fire safety installations across Texas. -Continuously grows, leveraging technology and innovation to stay ahead in the competitive fire protection industry.

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Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work in the us without sponsorship.