Project Manager - Fire Alarm Systems

New York, NY
United States

DGA Security Systems

501 to 1000 employees

DGA Security is the leading provider of full service security systems to luxury retailers across North America. We also provides full fire safety solutions to buildings of all sizes throughout the New York City Metropolitan area.

DGA Security delivers reliable burglar alarms, access control systems, video surveillance systems, and fire alarm systems supported by our three UL Listed and Five Diamond Certified monitoring centers, network of expert technicians, and committed teams of systems consultants and customer service professionals.

We specialize in high-risk, high-exposure customers such as the diamond and jewelry industry, luxury retailers, and art galleries.

Whether they have one location or many, our customers expect the highest level of installation, monitoring and service, and DGA delivers.

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Job description

Fire Alarm Project Manager

DGA Security Systems, is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager with the tenacious personality and drive, to handle multiple projects. Due to a boom in business in the Fire and Security industry, we have an addition to staff position available for a proven Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full scope of responsibilities for Fire Alarm projects, from design to completion.
  • Work internally with sales and operations management team to review all aspects of projects.
  • Work with engineers, architects, and/or electrical contractors on systems design and installation.
  • Visit job sites for walk through with electrical contractors and for fire department inspections.
  • Coordinate material delivery requirements and timely billings with administrators.
  • Liaise with management on the identification and selection of key subcontractors, as well as provide oversight and coordination of subcontractor network.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum of five years of fire alarm Project Management experience.
  • Experience with GE/EST fire alarm line highly desired.
  • Experience and ability to work with engineer/architect firms on plans & specs.
  • Experience in "Value Engineering" a proposal to meet the requirements of a spec in a cost competitive bidding process.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 72 along with other related codes and standards
  • Working knowledge of NYC Fire Department/building department codes & regulations
  • Working knowledge of fire alarm equipment; control panels & devices
  • NICET Level 2 in Fire Alarm Systems
  • Self-starter independent, low maintenance, accustomed to working in and presenting in a corporate environment

About DGA Fire Systems:

DGA’s fire alarm and sprinkler monitoring systems are designed by our NICET-certified experts and installed, inspected, monitored and serviced by our own trained technicians. DGA systems can meet any specified code or insurance company requirement. DGA also services and monitors existing systems not installed by DGA.

Our UL Listed monitoring center in midtown Manhattan is one of only a select few central stations approved by the FDNY to monitor New York City fire alarm systems. Staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by CSAA Five Diamond Certified personnel, our central station gives you the monitoring and dependable service critical to an effective fire and sprinkler system.

Trusted by thousands of businesses and institutions, DGA is the right choice for reliable, affordable fire systems, service and monitoring.

Company Description

DGA Security is one of the largest security companies in the United States. Each security system that DGA installs is custom designed for the business that it protects, and every system is backed by our state-of-the-art monitoring center, located in midtown Manhattan. DGA helps protect businesses of all sizes, from small startups to many of the city's best known retail chains and landmarks, including jewelry stores, restaurants, hotels, museums, and banking and financial institutions.

Work location: New York, NY

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