Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent

Summit Fire & Security•Mansfield, TX

6d•$37 - $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 adherence to SFS’s quality program, procedures, and work instructions. The role schedules and coordinates projects from pre-construction through installation and completion, works in the field with foremen and apprentices, and manages staffing, materials, equipment, progress reporting, punch lists, employee performance, safety, and training. The position requires local travel 90% of the time and involves regular outdoor work at job sites, with occasional office work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three 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’s 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.
Three years of professional computer skills.
At least one year using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Schedule field activities from pre-construction meetings through installation, coordinating with sales and design personnel and verifying permits and approved plans.
Visit job sites regularly and coordinate work with other trades, customers, authorities having jurisdiction, designers, and other project stakeholders.
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 monthly.
Establish material dates based on project schedules and provide foremen with materials, plans, and information before work begins.
Maintain contact with the project GC/Superintendent and ensure they know the superintendent and assigned foreman are project points of contact.
Coordinate with purchasing or the office point of contact to ensure materials are ordered and delivered.
Purchase or rent equipment required for jobs.
Participate in weekly progress meetings and communicate job completion status, rough-in progress, expected durations, and changes to the original design.
Follow up on punch lists and ensure customers sign off when work is complete.
Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, and safety concerns or incidents to the direct supervisor promptly.
Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and timely submission.
Ensure assigned employees comply with job requirements and assigned tasks.
Review field employees according to company policy and coordinate suspensions or terminations with the FA&S Manager, with appropriate personnel-file documentation.
Ensure the company vehicle is clean and maintained according to company policies.
Ensure tools are maintained, damaged tools are labeled, new tool purchases are coordinated with the District Manager, and foremen complete quarterly tool inventories and report lost or stolen tools.
Follow the company safety program and related policies, procedures, SDS, and hazardous communication requirements; schedule required safety training and ensure field employees can access safety documentation.
Coordinate and ensure training for Alarm Foremen and Alarm Apprentices is scheduled and conducted according to company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.