Project Manager - Fire Alarm

ORR Protection•Atlanta, GA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as the strategic leader for the Projects and Install team within the Southeast region. The position operates in a hybrid-first work environment and must be located in the Canton, Georgia area. Reporting directly to the Regional Operations Manager, this role oversees the regional Project Coordinators and support staff. The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful execution of project and installation work throughout the region.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
5 years’ experience in fire protection or related industry, required.
1 year supervisory or project coordination experience, required.
Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse group of individuals including company leadership, regional staff, customers, and vendors.
Strong, positive team builder with leadership ability.
Ability to attract, develop, grow and retain a team.
Strong understanding of P & L components and relationships.
Ability to track and control costs.
Proficient with MS Office.
Ability to utilize various computer systems including an FSM, Accounting and LMS systems.
Basic organization and time management skills.
Knowledge of current fire alarm and clean agent/special hazard fire suppression systems.
Understanding of electrical/electronic and mechanical piping networks as required.
Ability to read blueprints and make mark-ups as required to depict actual as-built conditions.
Ability to read manufacturer’s instructions and manuals as required to connect, program and checkout various fire protection and related systems.
All associates are required to pass a drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in related technical or business field, preferred.
NICET Certification, preferred.
May be required to obtain state or manufactures certificates in some cases.
Previous experience, training or proficiency in some or all the following types of systems: Conventional Fire Detection Systems Specialized Fire Detection (Air Sampling) Explosion Protection Systems Fire Suppression Systems Room Integrity Testing Leak Detection Systems Recharge and reconditioning agent storage containers

Responsibilities

Ensuring all Projects’ associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.
Mentoring and developing associates for long-term opportunities to support growth of the individual and the organization.
Hiring and onboarding new associates to set them up for success at ORR.
Overseeing the scheduling of projects and installation work.
Reviewing and approving requests for bids.
Tracking and analyzing financial information to ensure health of the business.
Resolving customer issues or complaints and maintaining healthy working relationships with regional customers.
Ensuring maintenance of regional licenses/certifications and permits.
Working with regional Operations Manager and Sales Managers in a technical capacity as needed.
Advising of job status and critical budget, scope change, and/or customer satisfaction information.
Working with the Design department throughout a job to ensure proper design, accurate submittals, as built drawings, and proper documentation.
Submitting design drawings to authorities having jurisdiction to obtain required approvals.
Ensuring all systems meet applicable Federal, State and local codes, manufacturer’s requirements, and ORR Protection Systems standard practices and procedures.
Ensuring all systems meet the customer’s specifications and expectations.
Conducting system checkouts, system testing, customer training, and other related functions.
Ensuring that complete and correct documentation of a system is completed including, but not limited to, check out reports, test reports, job closing reports, customer training reports, and as-built drawings.
Responsible for proper care and use of test equipment and tools that are assigned by the company.
Responsible for the control and calibration of inspection, measuring and test equipment that is under their control.
Responsible for conforming to and ensuring associates are knowledgeable and conforming to the company’s quality system.
Other duties as assigned.