Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent

Summit Fire & Security•Clarks Summit, PA

10d•Remote

About The Position

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent is to establish, coordinate, and manage all field activities of fire alarm installation. Work with and through the Branch office, to ensure adherence to SFS’s quality program including procedures and work instructions, as it relates to field activities. Summit Fire & Security is the nation’s leading fire protection company and is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Nice To Haves

NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
3 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
1+ years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule all field activities, beginning with the pre-construction meeting (coordinate with sales and design personnel on completing the Preconstruction Package and Meeting Template) to schedule installation (check for permit and approved plans).
Visit job site regularly to push coordination of work with other trades.
Coordinate with customer, AHJ’s, Designers and others relevant to ensure clarification of the project.
Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices.
In coordination with ASH Manager, schedule staffing for each week using the Weekly Manpower Report and schedule all jobs over a 3-month period using the 3 Month Manpower Planning Report which is updated twice each month.
Establish materials on job dates based on project schedule.
Get all material, plans, and information to the Foreman in charge before the job starts.
Ensure contact with project GC/Superintendent to ensure they know you and the assigned Foreman are points of contact for the project.
Coordination with purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need.
Participate in weekly progress report meetings to communicate the percent of the job roughed in, the percent of the job complete and the overall status of construction.
Communicate the expected duration of rough in, duration of completion.
Observe and communicate changes to the original design.
Follow up on punch-lists and ensure the customer signs off when completed.
Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and submitted on time in accordance with company policy.
Ensure all assigned employees are complying with their job requirements and assigned tasks.
Review all field employees per company policy.
In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions and terminations are to be coordinated with the FA&S Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files.
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working order.
If damaged, ensure that tools are labeled indicating their status.
New tools purchases are to be coordinated with the District Manager.
Ensure that each quarter, each Foreman completes a tool inventory checklist and reports any lost or stolen tools.
Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted in accordance with company policy.
Ensure all field employees know where all related safety documentation are at all times on each project.
Coordinate and ensure training for Alarm Foreman and Alarm Apprentices is scheduled and conducted per company policies.
Other duties may be assigned.