Fire Alarm Designer / Project Manager - Continental Fire Protection

Kiewit • Papillion, NE

30d • Onsite

About The Position

We are an innovative and collaborative team of designers that prepare submittal and field installation drawings, installation details, testing, commissioning, programing of alarm systems based on the requirements set by NFPA code standards, the International Building and Fire Codes, and the Local Authority or fire marshal. In this role you will be expected to know how to read construction drawings, prepare fire protection installation drawings and battery calculations, prepare material stocklists, visit the construction jobsites to review actual field conditions, and troubleshoot installation conflicts in the field with self-perform and subcontractors alike. This position, being a part of the construction industry, is extremely schedule and deadline driven. The key attributes needed for this position are Drive, Adaptability, and Effective Intelligence (learning a principle and applying it to unique situations). The most successful candidates will exhibit the qualities of humility, integrity, and team-ability. We are looking for experienced resilient candidates that can perform the job duties on day one and still learn new things, have a curious mind and are not afraid to ask questions, be able to adapt to changes, meet deadlines, and be humble enough to learn from mistakes.

Requirements

• 3+ years fire alarm design experience and/or direct field experience.
• Associates degree preferred or equivalent working experience
• Industrial, Power or similar project experienced preferred
• Experienced with AutoCAD
• NICET certification strongly preferred
• Experienced with MS Excel and Word
• High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient at designing fire alarm and detection systems
• Be proficient at detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
• Compile and prepare plan submittments (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
• Be proficient at preparing project material stocklists to be used for material procurement
• Oversee project scheduling, onsite operations planning, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
• Field engineering troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite
• Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files.
• General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor
• Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires up to 50%, exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
• Ability to relocate to project sites for extended periods of time
• Be able to teach others how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
• Be able to teach the fundamental understanding of general construction methods, practices, and terminology
• Be able to perform objective peer review and mentoring in a team environment
• Self-directed NFPA, Building, and Fire Codes research
• Programming of Fire Alarm systems, with ability to test & commission these systems

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree