Level Descriptions:
Level I – Must be able to achieve many objectives of this position. Requires some amount of timely supervision to ensure the proper tasks are being accomplished and that communication is adequate, timely, in the correct manner (i.e. verbal, written, email, etc.)
Level II - Consistently achieves all of the objectives of this position. This individual also provides mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.
Senior - Highly experienced in the position. Has advanced skills at laying out and managing others. Has a good understanding of the hardware associated with controls and/or special systems equipment. Understands basic theory behind building systems operations and can assist in troubleshooting both installation and operation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for Fire Alarm construction or direct owner projects. This input could be associated with areas such as estimating, value engineering, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects.
- Ensures project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes.
- Ensures project documents, estimate, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize West Coast Fire productivity on the project.
- Determines if customer expectations are similar to West Coast Fire’s and if these can be achieved based upon West Coast Fire’s estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally.
- Identifies and resolves potential project issues.
- Accurately forecasts costs for each area of the project and tracks these over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
- Invoices projects timely and is actively engaged in collections to minimize aging.
- Coordinates material orders and timing with Material Coordinator to maximize cash flow and material handling efficiency. Ensures all equipment is compatible and will function properly to achieve the required sequences.
- Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations.
- Completes the monthly WIP re-forecast.
- Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase.
- Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them.
- Provide support to West Coast Fire and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
- Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure West Coast Fire labor is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas.
- Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
- Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
- Reviews all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards. As required, provide input on employee goals and progress on these to supervisors and managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- 5 years of related on the job experience with Fire Alarms, parts and materials.
- Knowledge of Notifier by Honeywell
- Understanding of basic computer operating systems.
- Must possess ACE (Alarm Company Employee) card or able to obtain
- Experience with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting diagrams.
- Working understanding of AC power circuitry (120VAC and greater).
- Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Empathy and problem-solving skills to achieve customer and employee satisfaction.
- Directly supervise 1-20 team members
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- Responsibilities include collaborating with general contractor superintendent, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complains and resolving problems
- Able to pass comprehensive Background check and maintain clean DMV record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two-year technical degree in Electronics or related studies.
- 5+ years of related on the job experience with Fire Alarms, parts and materials.
- Knowledge of COINS
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Construction Management, or related fields.
- Experience with fire alarm, card access, security, and intercom systems.
- Some experience with programming.
- Advanced knowledge of UL, NFPA, NEC, and building standards.
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Level II or higher.
- CA State Fire/Life Safety Certification.
Essential Job Functions:
- Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
- Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
- Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive on company business.
- Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K w/ company match
- Life/AD&D/LTD
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Additional Information:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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