Fire Alarm Project Leader

Job overview

The Fire Alarm Project Leader role is onsite in Caroline County, VA. The annual salary is $112,560–$140,700. The position supports M.C. Dean’s Modular Mission Critical campus, which produces modular products for data centers and critical infrastructure. The role leads fire alarm detection and special suppression system contracts, coordinating engineering and field teams from planning and design through installation, testing, commissioning, and approvals. It also manages project schedules, budgets, customer communication, and delivery to support safe, compliant project execution.

What you'll do

• Manage multiple contracts and engineering and field staff
• lead fire alarm detection and special suppression systems contracts
• develop estimates and proposals
• schedule design and installation kickoffs
• plan project schedules and budgets
• conduct design reviews
• order equipment and coordinate panel fabrication
• oversee pre-testing
• direct construction, installation, testing, startup, and inspections
• interpret plans and contract terms
• negotiate contract changes
• monitor budgets and cash flow
• inspect for code and regulatory compliance
• plan equipment, materials, permits, and access
• maintain project records
• provide weekly customer status and schedule updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm project leader

fire alarm systems

special suppression systems

project leadership

caroline county va

m.c. dean

$112,560–$140,700 per year

engineering

construction projects

ibc

nec

nfpa

customer coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• military reserve pay offset
• paid maternity leave.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of applications engineering experience, including at least 5 years in project leadership, and a B.S. degree in engineering or a relevant field. IBC, NEC, and NFPA knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn is required. Travel to customers and project sites may be needed.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.