Fire Protection Specialist with extensive experience in all aspects of fire alarm systems and technology, including consulting services, design, project management, programming, installing, troubleshooting and testing. Design projects include State and Federal ventures, Department of Defense, Department of Corrections, major airports, industrial/manufacturing facilities, health care providers, retirement homes, schools, campus sites, high rise buildings, retailers, hotels, motels, office complexes, casinos, and malls. Achieved NICET Level IV certification in fire alarm systems. Known for getting the job done right the first time. Consistently acknowledged by management and customers for responsiveness to needs. Thorough knowledge of the Codes and NFPA standards including but not limited to NFPA 101, 72, 70 and the Chicago Building Code.
EXPERIENCE
HIGH RISE SECURITY SYSTEMS, Burr Ridge, IL May 2013-Present
Special Systems Project Manager
* Responsible for delivery, review, and pick up of fire alarm system drawing from AHJ’s including City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DCAP).
* Review new project specifications and bid documents with sales department for proper design.
* Conduct sales/engineering turnover meetings for all new fire alarm system projects.
* Interface with all AHJ’s, architects, engineers, contractors and owners to ensure projects run efficiently.
* Provide complete engineering support for CAD department, including review of new projects for code compliance, explanation of all new designs, and scheduling of projects.
* Review all bill of materials before order is placed.
* Provide project management for complex projects.
TOTAL FIRE AND SAFETY, Woodridge, IL September 2012-March 2013
Fire Alarm Division Manager
* Supervisor for team of three fire alarm technicians
* Provided support for Sprinkler, Special Hazard and Fire Extinguisher Divisions
* Scheduled weekly meetings with team members to review service and inspection reports for accuracy billing.
* Organized and conducted monthly division meetings.
* Performed audits of client sites where service, inspections or installations had been completed.
* Developed proposals and conducted surveys for potential new business.
HOH SYSTEMS, Chicago, IL 2011-July 2012
Senior Fire Protection Project Manager / Designer
* Responsible for developing design criteria including assisting in CAD development, preparation of design and bid documents, construction project management and ensuring that all work is completed to the highest level of quality assurance.
* Review fire alarm inspection reports and test forms for code compliance and accuracy.
* Provide code research for both fire protection design and inspection situations.
* Develop contract drawings and specifications.
* Communicate with jurisdictional personnel.
* Conduct fire alarm inspections and develop in-depth surveys of specific buildings.
* Identify and evaluate conditions that may pose a fire hazard to occupants; formulate specific recommendations to eliminate or control identified hazards; make follow-up investigations as appropriate to determine if hazards or unsafe conditions have been eliminated.
* Review drawings, plans, and specifications for new or modified facilities, processes, and materials for the adequacy of fire protection controls.
ROLF JENSEN & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL 2006-2010
Consultant
* Analyze building, life safety and fire protection codes and standards to provide input for fire detection and emergency voice communication system planning process.
* Develop detailed project specifications and bid drawings for fire detection and emergency voice communication systems.
* Manage the entire bid process for the selection and installation of fire alarm systems.
* Analyze contractor’s fire alarm system shop drawings for conformance with the project design plan and specifications.
* Provide reviews to our clients during the actual installation to verify the fire alarm system is being installed according to the design plan and project specifications.
* Serve as a construction manager for clients by conducting project meetings, furnishing on-site coordination of trades, providing time and quality management and contract administration.
* Manage the inspection, commissioning, performance testing and evaluations of the installed fire detection and emergency voice communication systems for acceptance by the AHJ.
* Review of final submittals; record drawings and close out documents for verification of project completion.
* Selected by managemen...
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