Program Manager - Fire Protection
About The Position
The Program Manager - Fire Protection is a senior-level position reporting to the Senior Manager of Fire Protection. The role supports diverse occupancies across a large geographic territory and is responsible for maintaining a compliant and sustainable corporate fire protection and life safety environment. The position manages inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, as well as design and installation of new or upgraded systems across assigned Avangrid territory. The role ensures fire protection practices safeguard employees, the public, contractors, company infrastructure, and the environment. It champions best practices for planning and integrating fire-related systems and life safety administrative controls across the enterprise. The Program Manager develops and maintains fire prevention and life safety programs, policies, procedures, and technical specifications; coordinates facility emergency pre-planning and evacuation training; provides technical support for passive fire protection; and manages special projects to improve Fire Protection and Physical Security Programs. The position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. The successful candidate will work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate and will facilitate subject-matter discussions with mid- and senior-level company leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related Safety or Emergency Management discipline, with applicable emphasis in fire and life safety.
- At least 8 years of broad-based experience in fire protection and facility emergency management program administration.
- At least 5 years of project or program experience in fire protection system installation and retrofit, including experience with building structures and systems interfaced with during construction.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational levels and multiple operating companies over a large geographic territory.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying fire and life safety codes, including NFPA Standards; ICC Fire and Building Codes; ADA and ANSI A117.1 Accessibility; and applicable OSHA fire protection and construction regulations.
- Experience using FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
- Demonstrated experience using emergency management principles and practices, including FEMA ICS.
- Experience creating and delivering training presentations to audiences across organizational levels, using standard systems and equipment such as PowerPoint, Teams, and multimedia.
- Advanced ability to prepare clear, concise written materials such as investigation reports, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files and use computer-based systems to enter and retrieve information accurately.
- Experience setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.
- Thorough capability with standard office practices and equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
- National Incident Management System ICS-300 and ICS-400 program certificates of completion, or ability to obtain them within 12 months of hire.
- NFPA Fire Investigator I or II certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electric, gas, and wind utility operations, including operating systems, infrastructure, and field operations.
- Working knowledge of CAD.
- Related certifications in fire safety, life safety, or emergency planning.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) license in any state and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Avangrid and Holding Company affiliates comply with applicable fire protection and life safety regulations.
- Serve as a company subject matter expert and interpret applicable fire protection, life safety, and facility emergency management regulations as the authority having jurisdiction.
- Conduct fire and life safety audits to verify compliance and ensure cost-effective physical designs and appropriate administrative controls are established and maintained.
- Manage the fire protection systems inspection, testing, and maintenance program, and oversee design and installation of new or upgraded systems across assigned territory.
- Work with Building Asset Management (BAM) for Avangrid Holding Company affiliates to develop, maintain, and incorporate passive fire protection features in existing, remodeled, and new facilities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain approved fire prevention, emergency planning, and evacuation programs with stakeholders for occupied locations under the role’s responsibility.
- Review and provide subject matter guidance to BAM on creating and installing emergency evacuation route maps.
- Coordinate facility emergency pre-planning and evacuation training.
- Collaborate with Physical Security Operations to provide first-responder training to local, regional, and governmental agencies.
- Provide technical support for passive fire protection practices and strategies.
- Develop, coordinate, and manage special projects to continually improve Fire Protection and Physical Security Programs.
- Establish, manage, and administer OpEx and CapEx budgets in collaboration with Business Management and Procurement Departments.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
