Senior Project Manager - Fire
Quick Summary
Work collaboratively with engineering, field installation, service, and other internal teams to resolve challenges and keep projects on track.
Serve as a key point of contact for customers, communicate project progress, address concerns, and work to maximize customer satisfaction.
Take the lead on complex fire protection projects where technical expertise, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction come together. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, engineering, installation, and commissioning of fire alarm and related life-safety systems. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and financial performance. Working closely with customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders, you will build strong relationships and drive successful project outcomes. You will also provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to colleagues, helping strengthen team performance and professional development. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced project leader who thrives in a technical environment and is passionate about protecting people, property, and communities.
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Lead project execution: Plan, schedule, organize, and direct assigned projects, including application engineering, field installation, system start-up, and commissioning activities.
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Manage project performance: Ensure projects are completed within established budgets and timelines while maintaining effective cost control, positive cash flow, and operational efficiency.
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Oversee fire alarm projects: Coordinate the delivery of fire alarm and life-safety systems, ensuring that technical requirements and project objectives are met.
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Maintain customer relationships: Serve as a key point of contact for customers, communicate project progress, address concerns, and work to maximize customer satisfaction.
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Ensure quality and safety: Promote and maintain high standards of safety, quality assurance, and compliance throughout all project phases.
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Provide team leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop project team members, offering guidance and serving as a role model for effective project management practices.
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Manage complex assignments: Oversee high-volume projects, critical customer accounts, and other significant project responsibilities appropriate to a senior-level role.
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Coordinate cross-functional activities: Work collaboratively with engineering, field installation, service, and other internal teams to resolve challenges and keep projects on track.
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Apply technical problem-solving: Use technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and support successful system delivery.
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Support organizational growth: Contribute to a positive, colleague-focused culture and participate in talent referral initiatives when appropriate.
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Perform additional responsibilities: Carry out other duties and assignments as required by business needs.
Requirements
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College degree, trade school education, or equivalent relevant experience.
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7–10 years of relevant experience in engineering, field service, or project management.
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At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including the ability to guide teams and support employee development.
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Demonstrated experience working with fire alarm systems or managing fire alarm projects.
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Extensive project management experience in a technical environment, ideally involving fire alarm systems, building automation, or electronic security systems.
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Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and staff development capabilities, with a demonstrated commitment to helping colleagues grow and succeed.
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Excellent financial and analytical skills, including project budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate issues and identify practical solutions.
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Basic understanding of IT networking principles.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining project schedules, quality standards, customer satisfaction, and safety.
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A commitment to integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality service.
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Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred: electronic systems, fire alarm and life safety, or building automation.
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A non-commercial driver's license is preferred.
What We Offer
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $135,000–$165,000 a year
- 9% above the $137,500 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (2,327 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- First seen
- October 13, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 80%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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