Fire Alarm Assistant Project Manager

You will assist with project intake, materials coordination, documentation, and communication between internal teams, vendors, and customers. This position offers hands-on exposure to how fire alarm projects are planned, sold, scheduled, and executed. Over time, you’ll build the operational and technical experience needed to grow into a Project Manager role.

• Support the Fire Alarm Project Manager with coordination of fire alarm installation projects and service-related work.
• Assist with intake of new projects by reviewing scopes, drawings, and proposals to ensure accurate setup and handoff from sales or deficiency teams.
• Help prepare submittals, takeoffs, and bill of materials to support fire alarm installations and parts ordering.
• Coordinate ordering, tracking, and staging of equipment and materials for technicians in the field.
• Assist with scheduling field technicians and tracking project progress to keep work moving forward.
• Support quoting, deficiency corrections, and simple change order pricing as needed.

• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects aligned on status, timelines, and material needs.
• Maintain organized project documentation and assist with job tracking and project closeout.

• 2–5 years of experience in construction, service operations, fire alarm, electrical, or a trade-adjacent role.
• Exposure to project coordination, field operations, estimating, scheduling, or materials coordination.
• Ability to read and understand basic construction drawings, fire alarm plans, and scopes of work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with field teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using everyday business tools such as email, spreadsheets, and scheduling or tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds when required.

• Familiarity with fire alarm materials, components, and installation workflows.
• Experience supporting project managers or field operations within construction or service organizations.
• Exposure to estimating tools, project management software, or construction management systems.

• Trade schooling, technical training, or certifications related to fire alarm or electrical systems.
• Interest in growing into a Fire Alarm Project Manager role.

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  Competitive Salary: Compensation commensurate with your experience, with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses tied to your personal effectiveness and contributions to the team.
• Purpose-Driven Work Environment: We believe in working smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a culture that values results, and we empower our team to focus on impactful work.
• Flexible Dress Code: Upon joining, you’ll receive branded Encore swag, and we believe in dressing for the objective, not the occasion. Most days, you can enjoy a casual work environment, but we’ll dress up when the situation calls for it.
• People-Focused Culture: We know our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we’ve built a culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and improving together. You’ll have the space to share your ideas and help shape a company that is constantly growing.
• Tools for Success: Access to leading-edge web-based productivity tools.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in our Fidelity 401(k) plan with a company match, helping you save for your future.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 to give you peace of mind.