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Fire Alarm Designer

Key Facts

Full time
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaborative Communications
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role
  • Experience designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit; knowledge of NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, NEC, and related codes

Requirements:

  • Lead on-site design functions and supervise Fire Alarm and VESDA design teams (2D/3D/BIM) to ensure schedule adherence, code compliance, and high-quality documentation
  • Oversee all design-related RFIs, validate scope against contract, and review/approve client deliverables (submittals, shop drawings, IFFs)
  • Manage the project schedule and budget; provide regular reports and lookahead planning; coordinate daily/weekly/monthly updates with management
  • Attend weekly LSS discipline workgroup meetings with general contractors; ensure safety, equipment maintenance, and timely reporting of delays, staffing, and safety concerns

Job description

About Us:

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.

Job Summary:

NorthStar Fire Protection is looking for an Alarm Design Lead, responsible for leading a team of design professionals on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring the project is on schedule, per code, and in accordance with the specified design standards. This includes supervising Fire Alarm and VESDA systems 2D, 3D, and BIM designers and managers. The role also involves effective communication with the design team, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.

 

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • 100% on-site position to lead design functions.
  • Oversee daily on-site and remote working environments for fire alarm and VESDA design.
  • Oversee all design related RFI’s for the project.
  • Validate scope matches the contract and redline changes as needed.
  • Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
  • Evaluate and approve client deliverables such as product submittals, shop drawings, IFF’s, etc.
  • Attend all LSS discipline workgroup meetings with GCs on a weekly basis.
  • Assist in the management of the schedule and ensure the design team maintains the schedule.
  • Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements.
  • Coordinate with the management team daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution.
  • Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Report on-site manpower to Daily Diary process manager.
  • Ensure the company’s design equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
  • Review of all design employees according to company policy.
  • Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
  • Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role.
  • 10+ years of experience with designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit is recommended for this positon.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
  • Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
  • NICET IV certified, Autodesk certified, BIM certified individuals preferred.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
Equal Opportunity Employer: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy:

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

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