Project Manager, Fire Alarm System Design

Code Red Consultants • Southborough, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Code Red Consultants is seeking a motivated and technically capable Project Manager to support the design, evaluation, and testing of fire alarm and mass notification systems. This role is ideal for a mid-level fire alarm professional who enjoys hands-on technical work, field involvement, and growing responsibility in project management. You will work closely with senior staff, clients, contractors, and AHJs while taking ownership of technical deliverables and day-to-day project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–8 years of experience designing, testing, commissioning, inspecting, or programming fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of fire and life safety codes
• Field experience interacting with contractors and AHJs
• Excellent organizational time management and multi-tasking skills
• Accountable, and solution-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
• PE license, or path to PE licensure, preferred
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification also considered

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication systems
• Prepare reports, specifications, and design drawings
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of existing systems
• Attend fire alarm testing and commissioning to evaluate compliance with design documents
• Review design and construction submittals for code compliance
• Support third-party plan and system reviews for municipal clients
• Apply relevant fire and life safety codes and standards to real-world conditions
• Support project planning, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior staff
• Coordinate with internal team members to complete technical deliverables
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and AHJs related to assigned projects
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and fee preparation
• Track project progress and communicate issues or risks proactively
• Perform bill review, & AR follow ups

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401 K employer contributions and retirement benefits
• Cost shared medical and dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 100% paid vision, life and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees