Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent

Summit Fire & Security • Christiansburg, VA

10d • $40 - $45

About The Position

The Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent establishes, coordinates, and manages field activities for fire alarm installation, working with the Branch office to ensure field activities follow Summit Fire & Security’s quality program, procedures, and work instructions. The role schedules and coordinates projects, staffing, materials, equipment, and training; works in the field with foremen and apprentices; and communicates project progress and issues to customers, other trades, and company leadership. The position requires local travel 90% of the time and includes regular outdoor work at project sites, with occasional office work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of Fire Life Safety industry experience, specifically in fire alarm.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• Ability to travel locally 90% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or state-specific certification.
• 3 years of professional computer skills.
• At least 1 year using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Schedule field activities from the pre-construction meeting through installation, coordinating with sales and design personnel, checking permits and approved plans, and regularly visiting job sites to coordinate with other trades.
• Coordinate with customers, authorities having jurisdiction, designers, and other relevant parties to clarify project requirements.
• Work in the field installing systems alongside foremen and apprentices.
• Coordinate weekly staffing with the ASH Manager and maintain three-month job staffing plans, updating the planning report twice each month.
• Establish material-on-job dates based on the project schedule and provide the foreman with materials, plans, and information before work begins.
• Introduce the assigned foreman and self as project contacts to the general contractor or superintendent.
• Coordinate with purchasing or the office point of contact to ensure materials are ordered and delivered.
• Purchase or rent equipment needed for each job.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and report installation progress, overall construction status, expected durations, and design changes.
• Follow up on punch lists and obtain customer sign-off after completion.
• Promptly report scheduling delays, personnel issues, and safety concerns or incidents to the direct supervisor.
• Review employee timesheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and timely submission.
• Ensure assigned employees meet job requirements and complete assigned tasks.
• Review field employees in accordance with company policy and coordinate suspensions or terminations with the FA&S Manager, documenting actions appropriately.
• Ensure the company vehicle is clean and maintained according to policy.
• Maintain tools in proper working order, label damaged tools, coordinate new tool purchases with the District Manager, and ensure quarterly tool inventories are completed and lost or stolen tools are reported.
• Follow the company safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; schedule required safety training and ensure employees can access safety documentation at project sites.
• Coordinate and ensure training for Alarm Foremen and Alarm Apprentices in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits, including accident and hospital indemnity.
• Life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, and bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED