[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All EMCOR Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) EMCOR Group · Boise, ID # Field Alarm Superintendent Boise, ID, US Full-time Listed on EMCOR Group’s official careers site. Posted May 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on EMCOR Group’s careers site →](https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/jobs/49926/field-alarm-superintendent/job?in_iframe=1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [EMCOR Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/) / Field Alarm Superintendent ## Job description ### About Us We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects. ### Job Summary Northstar Fire Protection is looking for a Field Alarm Superintendent. You will be responsible for leading field operations on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and per code. This includes supervising installations, coordinating manpower, tracking progress, enforcing safety protocols, managing time sheets, and supporting testing and commissioning. The role also involves effective communication with foremen, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance. #shambaugh #Northstar #LI-DF #LI-Onsite ### Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervise daily on-site fire alarm installation activities per approved drawings and codes. Coordinate with the assistant project manager and project manager for daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution. Coordinate field manpower across all assigned projects to optimize labor use. Walk to each assigned jobsite regularly to track progress, safety, and QA/QC status. Create, Download, and Provide weekly reports and update field timesheets in Excel and PDF format. Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals. Gather weekly updates from foremen on job progress, RFIs, change orders, and plans. Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices. Attend project coordination meetings with GCs and foremen as needed. Conduct toolbox talks and re-enforce site-specific safety protocols. Cross verify the quality and standards of daily installation and progress. Log and address any safety concerns observed during job walks. Validate scope installation matches contract and redline changes as needed. Plan, Lead, and Assist with pre-testing and system commissioning readiness. Coordinate device testing, programming, and AHJ/client inspections. Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner. Track and report technician license expiration dates to management. Update manpower logs for changes in pay, location, title, or certifications. Ensure timely material delivery, verify receipt, and resolve site shortages. Document field activities and issues in daily logs for assistant project manager and project manager review. Coordination with the purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered. Ensure the company’s equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies. Review all field employees per company policy. Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner. Identify field-driven efficiencies to reduce cost and improve schedule performance. Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand. ### Qualifications High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor’s degree. 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry in a leadership role. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams. Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc. Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations. Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail. Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints. Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints. Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites. OSHA30, and NICET certified individuals preferred. Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship. Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy. ### Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 158 days - Location: Boise, ID, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on EMCOR Group’s careers site →](https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/jobs/49926/field-alarm-superintendent/job?in_iframe=1) ## More jobs at EMCOR Group ### [Site Safety Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/jobs/c151ef019499e24b71de/) Boise, ID, US ### [Fire Alarm Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/jobs/fae6ed014eb429d7bc77/) Boise, ID, US ### [Fire Alarm Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/jobs/dec4ecea3c629362608e/) Boise, ID, US ### [Fire Protection Design Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/jobs/518078ece0dcfc0fbcf3/) Boise, ID, US ### [Intermech, Inc. / ACS HVAC Service Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emcor-group/jobs/eb786089f9f1742ddce4/) Boise, ID, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Superintendent / Senior Project Superintendent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equity-residential/jobs/cfa22fde9ebd1f3c43a3/) Equity Residential · Addison, TX ### [Fire Alarm Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/504b061affd452c10761/) Johnson Controls International · Canton-Massachusetts-United States of America ### [Fire Alarm Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/2056da99d4715bd336e0/) Johnson Controls International · Richland-Mississippi-United States of America ### [Lead Advanced Field Service Tech - Fire Alarm Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/c00ce4c5f1dea77de70c/) Honeywell International · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Lead Field Service Technician | Fire Alarm Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/d62c22dcb2921265996c/) Honeywell International · Acton, MA, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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