Fire Alarm Project Coordinator

Altus is a full-service fire and life safety services platform. We offer a complete suite of solutions, from the design, engineering, installation, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems to training, consulting, crisis management and business continuity services. 

Facility Compliance Services LLC, an Altus Fire & Life Safety Company, located in Berlin, CT is looking for a Fire Alarm Project Coordinator to join our team!  

We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our team members.  Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and service technicians at customer sites
• Input technician time daily into the system for accurate labor tracking
• Provide technicians with job schedules and scopes of work in a timely manner
• Create and manage jobs within the company’s construction management software
• Generate and track purchase orders for field service technicians
• Support technicians in ordering appropriate materials for job completion
• Schedule service work to maximize labor efficiency and minimize downtime
• Adjust and reroute technician schedules as needed to accommodate changes or emergencies
• Assist technicians in procuring tools and materials as necessary
• Process and submit service work order invoices promptly
• Review fire alarm system drawings and perform accurate material and labor take-offs to determine project costs.
• Prepare detailed estimates for small to mid-size fixed-price installation projects ranging from $10,000 to $250,000.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards.

Required Skills

• 2 years of experience with administrative, project coordinator, or equivalent experience in fire & life safety industry preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of building and construction management, interpersonal and communication skills, and problem solving.
• Technical knowledge of NFPA codes and proficiency in interpreting construction documents preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend).