Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leader

HireVentureTysons, VA

About The Position

HV Talent Group is seeking a Fire Alarm Deputy Project Leader on behalf of a leading provider of integrated electrical, technology, and life safety solutions. This role is part of a high-performing Life Safety division and will support the design, installation, and execution of fire alarm and low-voltage infrastructure projects across multiple customer sites. This is a developmental leadership role for candidates ready to advance into full project management responsibility. The role involves overseeing day-to-day project operations, managing planning and documentation, supporting technical design activities, and coordinating cross-functional execution across active life safety projects. Ideal candidates will have experience with fire alarm systems or similar technical systems and a strong desire to grow in the life safety field. The position requires strong communication, customer focus, technical aptitude, and team leadership skills for successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred) or related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience working in construction, electrical contracting, low-voltage systems, or fire protection.
  • Strong understanding of fire alarm system applications, including IBC, NEC, and NFPA codes or willingness to learn the fire/life safety domain.
  • Experience supporting construction projects ranging from $500K–$10M.
  • Proficiency working with contract drawings, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
  • Understanding of CPM scheduling.
  • Ability to interpret and produce technical plans, blueprints, and design documents.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and PDF editing/markup tools.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with estimating software (Accubid or equivalent).
  • Primavera P6 or similar CPM scheduling experience.
  • Experience in electrical installations, low-voltage, or life safety system environments.
  • Ability to travel to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily management of project or project sub-sections, ensuring work progresses safely, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Identify, price, track, and support execution of change orders.
  • Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and timeline management.
  • Maintain project documentation including as-builts, issues logs, RFIs, submittals, and specifications.
  • Conduct blueprint and specification reviews to support technical execution.
  • Help prepare estimates for partially designed projects by developing the remaining design and producing a complete project estimate.
  • Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, and supervisory personnel to resolve field or design issues.
  • Maintain project cash flow understanding and monitor expenses against budget targets.
  • Support project completion, punch list execution, and closeout activities.
  • Represent the company professionally with customers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Drive timely decision-making and ensure all conversations, agreements, and clarifications are documented appropriately.
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