ABOUT US

Secur Fire Protection, Inc., a Fire Safety and Protection, LLC company, is an integrated building systems service provider providing building automation, fire and life safety systems and services to facilities throughout the Ottawa Carleton Region and surrounding areas.

(Si vous parlez français uniquement, nous aurons un entretien avec un responsable francophone)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Manager Fire Alarm .

Responsibilities:

Project Manager Fire Alarm reports to the General Manager and is responsible for all aspects of projects including management of contractor sales, cost control on projects, project management, material preparation, work scheduling, and project breakdown. The Project Manager Fire Alarm will also assist with sales and sales estimation.

Project management within the territory of Ottawa/Gatineau sector and outlining regions. Project Manager will be involved in projects that have a certain revenue or complexity.
Submission of verbal and written reports covering sales forecasts, competitor activity and products, any potential customer product, service and system needs and economic climate of territory.
Design Fire Alarm Systems including floor plan layouts, battery calculations, voltage drop calculations and typical wiring diagrams.
Read and interpret blueprints, block diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and operational/product manuals for fire alarm systems. Create building fire alarm riser diagrams.
Business development as well as assist other sales professionals on the team with estimation and pricing for customer RFPs and large projects.
Establish contact and build relationships with clients, technicians, and subcontractors.
Experience or aptitude to price and prepare proposal for fire alarm and security systems as well as service and maintenance follow up.
Develop presentations and meet with potential clients, electrical contractors, and electrical engineers.
Manage the equipment ordering and delivery process.
Manage, coordinate and facilitate multiple electronics projects.
Prepare and track job costs to completion.
Coordinate field, corporate and subcontract resources, in conjunction with Service, to solve technical, programming or other problems relating to the commissioning of the systems.
Attend staff, construction and engineering meetings.
Verify labour and equipment costs associated with projects.
Generate weekly reports of assigned projects, including current status and manpower.
Perform other related duties, as necessary.

Technical Support

Maintain up-to-date catalogue information for supplier products.
Review all technical updates.
Maintain supplier pricing lists.

Meetings

Attend and participate in general meetings (sales and operations).
Prepare agenda, post notice and participate in monthly technical meetings.
Prepare project status schedules.
Attend job showings.

Minimum Requirements:

10+ years experience in the fire alarm industry demonstrating progressive responsibilities.
Must be able to clear a government security clearance check. This is a requirement.
Graduate in electronic technology.
Fully bilingual in French and English.
Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification (CFAA).
Understanding of the current fire alarm system technology.
Understanding of the Ontario and National Building, Fire Codes, NFPA codes and all applicable ULC standards. ULC S524, ULC S536, ULC S537.
Knowledge of the building code requirement with installing building fire alarm, security door devices (Maglock), Burglar, Card access, Nurse call and communication door entry system.
Knowledge of the building code and fire code requirement for fire monitoring systems per ULC S561 and ULC S559.
Manufacture training CCTV, Camera system.
Building lock down system per building code requirement.
Manufacture training for Building Integration System (BIS):
burglar/card access/CCTV/Door entry/door release system.
Experience in meeting with contractors, AHJ, and end users.
Proficient in reading and understanding architectural, mechanical, electrical blueprints and diagrams, specifications and contracts.
3+ years supervisory experience.
Experience in maintaining project documentation, including as-built drawings, change order pricing, RFPs.
Prefer Nurse Call system knowledge, Carehawk, Tektone, Austco, Aiphone etc.
Prefer intrusion monitoring system equipment knowledge, DSC, Paradox, Honeywell.
Fire alarm monitoring system equipment knowledge, DSC, Honeywell.
Fire alarm system Notifier, Kidde etc equipment knowledge.
Prefer Door Security Locking Devices installation knowledge per building code and fire code.
Prefer Card access system, Position Technologies, Kantech, Honeywell equipment knowledge and building code requirement.
Prefer CCTV Avigilant, Exacq Vision, Hic Vision, Northern equipment knowledge etc.
Prefer PA system, Toa, Carehawk, Boggen system knowledge.
Prefer Door Entry system, Kantech, Mircom equipment knowledge.
Prefer experience to work with IT Building Group to perform integration of CCTV, Door entry System, Card Access system, intrusion system, security door devices release system and interface to fire alarm system.
Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and AutoCad.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written communication skills with experience in writing detailed technical reports.
Independent and assume responsibility.
Good understanding of general construction practices.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Benefits:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is laser focused on creating a culture that thrives on developing our people and protecting our clients' assets. One of the ways we do this is by rewarding those who contribute to our continued growth. Some of the things that you can expect when joining our professional selling team include:

Extended Health Care
Dental
Vision
LTD, STD
Life Insurance
EAP
RRSP Matching
Company Vehicle
Fuel Card
Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development: Secur is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, we offer a tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses employees for all or some of the costs of obtaining certifications upon a passing grade including but not limited to, CFAA Fire Alarm Technician courses 1-5, theory and practical exam as well as study materials, conferences/seminars, and workshops related to the fire and life safety industry.

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC's objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.