Project Manager, Fire Alarm System Design

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Code Red Consultants is seeking a motivated and technically capable Project Manager to support the design evaluation and testing of fire alarm and mass notification systems. This role is ideal for a mid-level fire alarm professional who enjoys hands-on technical work field involvement and growing responsibility in project management.

You will work closely with senior staff clients contractors and AHJs while taking ownership of technical deliverables and day-to-day project execution.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Technical & Field Work:

• Design fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication systems
• Prepare reports specifications and design drawings
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of existing systems
• Attend fire alarm testing and commissioning to evaluate compliance with design documents
• Review design and construction submittals for code compliance
• Support third-party plan and system reviews for municipal clients
• Apply relevant fire and life safety codes and standards to real-world conditions

Project Management & Coordination:

• Support project planning schedules and budgets under the guidance of senior staff
• Coordinate with internal team members to complete technical deliverables
• Participate in meetings with clients contractors and AHJs related to assigned projects
• Assist with proposal development scope definition and fee preparation
• Track project progress and communicate issues or risks proactively
• Perform bill review & AR follow ups

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 38 years of experience designing testing commissioning inspecting or programming fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of fire and life safety codes
• Field experience interacting with contractors and AHJs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
• PE license or path to PE licensure preferred; NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification also considered
• Excellent organizational time management and multi-tasking skills
• Accountable and solution-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment/Schedule: Professional office. Hybrid and flexible work arrangement including office project sites and remote work. Occasional early or off-hours testing may be required.

Benefits: We offer an excellent compensation package which currently includes a competitive base salary discretionary quarterly bonuses generous paid time off benefits 401 K employer contributions and retirement benefits cost shared medical and dental insurance tuition reimbursement and 100% paid vision life and disability insurance.

Estimated Salary Range: $ (annually) plus eligibility for discretionary quarterly bonuses (based on individual and company performance). This compensation range and general benefits overview reflect Code Red Consultants good faith estimate for this position. This range considers various factors involved in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the successful applicants skills experience education licensure location and internal equity.

Code Red is an equal opportunity employer - Disability Veterans

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