Fire Alarm Project Manager
About the job
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire protection or fire alarm systems industry.
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, codes, and installation practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Participate in sales bid reviews.
- Schedule and conduct project kick-off meetings.
- Participate in the pre-design and design process, including obtaining field information for the design process.
- Schedule and conduct meetings throughout the design process.
- Review and facilitate project scope changes, new documentation, and change order requests; price and issue change orders accordingly.
- Create and maintain project requests for information (RFIs), with help from design staff for design-related RFIs.
- Order project equipment and materials using Firetrol's project construction web-based software platform.
- Schedule and conduct hand-off meetings between field superintendents and design.
- Manage the construction process according to project objectives.
- Check and facilitate turnover of field documentation from the field superintendent to the design department and administration staff.
- NICET certification in fire alarm systems.
About the company
Firetrol Protection Systems designs, installs, services, inspects, and maintains fire protection and life-safety systems for corporate, government, and military facilities across the Southwest and South. Its turnkey approach delivers custom system design and engineering, on-site installation, ongoing maintenance, and regular inspections to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance. It differentiates itself with a 35-year track record and a broad regional footprint that supports multi-site facilities with coordinated service and rapid response. The company aims to keep facilities safe from fire hazards by ensuring life-safety systems operate reliably and meet safety standards.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The August 2026 SENTINEL deal opens western rail wildfire budgets in the US and Canada.
- Tinker's five-year CO2 suppression contract, awarded August 2025, shows durable federal demand.
- Firetrol posted jobs on September 21, 2026, signaling continued operational expansion and hiring.
What critics are saying
- SENTINEL likely starts as a low-volume partnership, not a proven recurring revenue engine.
- Lawton Indian Hospital's inspection order was terminated for convenience in July 2026.
- If wildfire rail demand disappoints, Firetrol stays a commoditized contractor in crowded fire-protection markets.
What makes Firetrol Protection Systems unique
- Firetrol pairs suppression engineering with Matrix Wildfire's SENTINEL Railway platform, announced August 26, 2026.
- The company sells across industrial, commercial, utility, and federal fire-safety channels nationwide.
- Firetrol's Texas DIR-CPO-6129 contract, active through 2031, broadens security and monitoring reach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Training Programs