Senior Project Manager - Fire

Accountabilities

• Lead project execution: Plan, schedule, organize, and direct assigned projects, including application engineering, field installation, system start-up, and commissioning activities.

• Manage project performance: Ensure projects are completed within established budgets and timelines while maintaining effective cost control, positive cash flow, and operational efficiency.

• Oversee fire alarm projects: Coordinate the delivery of fire alarm and life-safety systems, ensuring that technical requirements and project objectives are met.

• Maintain customer relationships: Serve as a key point of contact for customers, communicate project progress, address concerns, and work to maximize customer satisfaction.

• Ensure quality and safety: Promote and maintain high standards of safety, quality assurance, and compliance throughout all project phases.

• Provide team leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop project team members, offering guidance and serving as a role model for effective project management practices.

• Manage complex assignments: Oversee high-volume projects, critical customer accounts, and other significant project responsibilities appropriate to a senior-level role.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities: Work collaboratively with engineering, field installation, service, and other internal teams to resolve challenges and keep projects on track.

• Apply technical problem-solving: Use technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and support successful system delivery.

• Support organizational growth: Contribute to a positive, colleague-focused culture and participate in talent referral initiatives when appropriate.

• Perform additional responsibilities: Carry out other duties and assignments as required by business needs.

Requirements

• College degree, trade school education, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in engineering, field service, or project management.

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including the ability to guide teams and support employee development.

• Demonstrated experience working with fire alarm systems or managing fire alarm projects.

• Extensive project management experience in a technical environment, ideally involving fire alarm systems, building automation, or electronic security systems.

• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and staff development capabilities, with a demonstrated commitment to helping colleagues grow and succeed.

• Excellent financial and analytical skills, including project budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate issues and identify practical solutions.

• Basic understanding of IT networking principles.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining project schedules, quality standards, customer satisfaction, and safety.

• A commitment to integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality service.

• Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred: electronic systems, fire alarm and life safety, or building automation.

• A non-commercial driver's license is preferred.

Benefits

• Annual salary: Expected compensation range of $135,000–$165,000, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, education, and location.

• Paid time off: Starting at 13 days of PTO annually.

• Company holidays: 10 paid company holidays each year.

• Additional time off: A dedicated Fun & Laughter Day Off and a Corporate Social Responsibility Day.

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Insurance protection: Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Wellness support: Access to a wellness program.

• Employee assistance: Colleague Assistance Program.

• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career growth.

• Vehicle support: Vehicle reimbursement plan or company-provided vehicle.

• Communication expenses: Cell phone reimbursement, where applicable.

• Family support: Paid parental leave.

• Inclusive work environment: A supportive culture focused on colleague development, equal opportunity, collaboration, and individual growth.