Jason Walker
Buford,GA
Summary
Accomplished Fire Alarm System Professional with extensive experience in project management, technical design, and code compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Expertise in blueprint reading, system integration, and adherence to NFPA standards. Adept at utilizing tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office to support design and management efforts.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Summit Fire and Security
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinated all phases of each assigned project including scheduling of technicians, material management, required equipment, and customer communication.
- Conducted field site visits with sales team and technicians throughout project lifecycle.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for proposals and installation.
- Ensured project adhered to the scope of work and was proceeding on schedule and within budget.
- Monitored project financials throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Monitored and managed any proposed change orders on projects.
- Provided technical guidance and hands-on training to my team.
- Promoted a safety-first culture, ensuring that all work is performed following company safety policies and procedures.
- Ensured all work was performed in compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
Fire Alarm Designer
Summit Fire and Security
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed and Produced shop drawings, as well as prepare technical submittals, RFI's and closeout documents.
- Responsible for the layout and drafting of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA codes, project specifications, and AHJ requirements.
- Read project contract drawings (i.e., Project Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Structural, Architect door schedules, and civil drawings) for design build fire alarm systems.
- Assist Sales and Project Managers in preparing project submittals, modifying the project drawings as per the mark ups.
- Used AutoCAD and other support tools (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel) to create Maintain project drawing files, associated records and documentation in an orderly condition.
- Coordinated designs with other trades and building owners as needed to create a complete design.
Assistant Service Manager - Alarms
Summit Fire and Security
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead and manage the daily activities of fire alarm technicians, apprentices, and helpers.
- Ensure all crews have materials and work scheduled for ongoing projects.
- Provide after-hours support for emergency fire alarm system service calls.
- Maintained accurate records of completed services, parts inventory, and customer communications.
- Monitor inventory of service parts
- Provided technical guidance and hands-on training to my team.
Fire Alarm Forman
Summit Fire and Security
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Install, program, test and service new and existing fire alarm, security, CCTV and access control systems.
- Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed. Turn-in “as-built” drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to installation coordinator upon completion of job.
- Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
Managing Partner
Digital Environments, LLC
02.2002 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations for a successful low voltage sub contracting company.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company.
- Installation of fire alarm, security, CCTV and access control systems.
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment programming and calibrating
- Smoke control systems
- Voice evacuation systems
- Fire suppression integration
- Autocad
- Solidworks
- Excel, Word
Certification
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
Gamewell-FCI E3/S3 Systems
Gamewell-FCI E3 Voice Systems
Gamewell-FCI E3 Advanced - Smoke Control
Gamewell-FCI E3 Advanced - Special Audio/MN Systems
Gamewell-FCI GWF-7075 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Silent Knight Farenhyt
Silent Knight 6000 Series
Silent Knight Low Frequency
Edwards VM-1
Fike Cheetah Xi
Fike VESDA
Timeline
Project Manager
Summit Fire and Security
06.2020 - 08.2024
Fire Alarm Designer
Summit Fire and Security
01.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Service Manager - Alarms
Summit Fire and Security
08.2018 - 01.2019
Fire Alarm Forman
Summit Fire and Security
11.2016 - 08.2017
Managing Partner
Digital Environments, LLC
02.2002 - 11.2016
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1
Gamewell-FCI E3/S3 Systems
Gamewell-FCI E3 Voice Systems
Gamewell-FCI E3 Advanced - Smoke Control
Gamewell-FCI E3 Advanced - Special Audio/MN Systems
Gamewell-FCI GWF-7075 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Silent Knight Farenhyt
Silent Knight 6000 Series
Silent Knight Low Frequency
Edwards VM-1
Fike Cheetah Xi
Fike VESDA
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