Alarm Design Lead

Overview

Lead design manager for fire alarm & VESDA projects, overseeing on-site teams and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• design oversight
• deliverable approval
• rfi management
• equipment maintenance
• budget management

Tasks

-Assist in the management of the schedule and ensure the design team maintains the schedule. -Attend all LSS discipline workgroup meetings with GCs on a weekly basis. -Oversee daily on-site and remote working environments for fire alarm and VESDA design. -Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner. -Ensure the company’s design equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies. -Coordinate with the management team daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution. -Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals. -Evaluate and approve client deliverables such as product submittals, shop drawings, IFF’s, etc. -Oversee all design related RFI’s for the project. -Review of all design employees according to company policy. -Validate scope matches the contract and redline changes as needed. -Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements. -Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner. -Report on-site manpower to Daily Diary process manager.

Requirements

• revit
• vesda
• nicet iv
• 10+ years
• nfpa
• bim

What You Bring

-Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints. -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. -10+ years of experience with designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit is recommended for this positon. -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. -NICET IV certified, Autodesk certified, BIM certified individuals preferred. -10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role. -Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.

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Benefits

-100% on-site position as a managing part of our team.

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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