Field Alarm Superintendent

Field Alarm Superintendent

Northstar Fire Protection is looking for a Field Alarm Superintendent. You will be responsible for leading field operations on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and per code. This includes supervising installations, coordinating manpower, tracking progress, enforcing safety protocols, managing time sheets, and supporting testing and commissioning. The role also involves effective communication with foremen, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Supervise daily on-site fire alarm installation activities per approved drawings and codes.
• Coordinate with the assistant project manager and project manager for daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution.
• Coordinate field manpower across all assigned projects to optimize labor use.
• Walk to each assigned jobsite regularly to track progress, safety, and QA / QC status.
• Create, Download, and Provide weekly reports and update field timesheets in Excel and PDF format.
• Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
• Gather weekly updates from foremen on job progress, RFIs, change orders, and plans.
• Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices.
• Attend project coordination meetings with GCs and foremen as needed.
• Conduct toolbox talks and re-enforce site-specific safety protocols.
• Cross verify the quality and standards of daily installation and progress.
• Log and address any safety concerns observed during job walks.
• Validate scope installation matches contract and redline changes as needed.
• Plan, Lead, and Assist with pre-testing and system commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate device testing, programming, and AHJ / client inspections.
• Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns / incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Track and report technician license expiration dates to management.
• Update manpower logs for changes in pay, location, title, or certifications.
• Ensure timely material delivery, verify receipt, and resolve site shortages.
• Document field activities and issues in daily logs for assistant project manager and project manager review.
• Coordination with the purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
• Ensure the company's equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Review all field employees per company policy.
• Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
• Identify field-driven efficiencies to reduce cost and improve schedule performance.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.

Qualifications :

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.