Joshua Braun
FIRECOM, INC.
Spring Valley,NY
2
Languages
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Senior Project Manager leading fire alarm projects across the NYC area, from tenant fit-outs to large hospital and high-rise builds. Directs project budgets up to $1.8M, coordinates technicians and admins, and keeps installation, testing, and inspection work aligned through close client and contractor communication. Holds NICET Level 4 certification in fire alarm systems.
Work History
Senior Project Manager
3 Years- Managed FA-projects in NYC area, ranging from $10K to $1.8 million, including recent projects at MSK-CC with TURNER and CITIBANK HQ with AECOM - TISHMAN, NYP Hospital, and Tiffany’s at 727 5th Ave.
- Led team of 10 technicians and admins, ensuring effective project execution and support.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated stakeholder communication to align project goals with business objectives.
Director of Engineering
3 Years 2 Months- Led team of four engineers in LIC, designing and engineering FA-projects in NYC, including NOTIFIER systems for VERIZON, SCA, and TRANSIT Authority, with project budgets ranging from 20K to 500K.
- Led engineering teams to develop innovative fire safety solutions, enhancing product reliability and compliance.
- Streamlined project management processes, improving team collaboration and reducing project delivery times.
- Implemented advanced engineering practices, resulting in significant improvements in system performance and efficiency.
Operations Manager / Sales Engineer
3 Years 1 Month- Managed FA-projects in northern NJ, ranging from 20K to 150K, including installations for MSK-CC w/TURNER and NJIT w/TORCON. Designed and engineered FA-systems, overseeing installation, programming, testing, and inspection of all project aspects, focusing on SIEMENS and EST-3 systems.
- Led team of 10, coordinating efforts to ensure project milestones were met and quality standards maintained.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Project manager / lead technician
3 Years 4 Months- Programmed, tested, and inspected commercial and residential fire alarm systems, primarily NOTIFIER.
- Executed high-value projects including fire alarm installation at 432 Park Ave, NYC, a $500K job in one of the tallest buildings in the city.
- Led project teams to deliver integrated fire and security solutions on schedule and within budget.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, aligning resources and timelines with client requirements.
- Mentored junior project managers, enhancing team capabilities and fostering professional growth.
Install technician, programmer in New Jersey
2 Years 8 Months- Programmed, tested, and inspected commercial and residential fire alarm systems using MIRCOM and EST.
- Executed complete installation of fire alarm systems, including piping and wiring, through final inspection.
- Installed and configured fire alarm systems in commercial and residential properties.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on security equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex installations adhering to safety standards and regulations.
Education
- Factory trained, certified, experienced in the following fire alarm systems: EST-3, EST-2, EST Quickstart, Vigilant Master, I/O 1000, VS-1, VS-2, Notifier-Onyx, Honeywell - FCI E3, Gamewell 600 Series, Siemens Cerberus Pro, Faraday NTWK, AFS-Apollo, EVAX-Voice, Mircom FX-2000, Silent Knight, FireLite
- NICET certified level 4, fire alarm systems
- Current till May 2027
Skills
Fire alarm system design
Code compliance review
System programming
Testing & inspection
NICET Level IV certification
Project management
Team leadership
Budget management
Sales engineering
Client coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of 432 PARK AVE.
Certification
- EST-3 APRIL 2017
- EST-2 FEB 2002
- EST QUICKSTART APRIL 2004
- VIGILANT MASTER, I/O 1000, VS-1, VS-2
- NOTIFIER-ONYX NOV 2013 ( REFRESHED 2022 )
- HONEYWELL - FCI E3 MAY 2007
- GAMEWELL 600 SERIES SEPT 2002
- SIEMENS CERBERUS PRO MAY 2013
- FARADAY NTWK MAY 2005
- AFS-APOLLO, EVAX-VOICE, MIRCOM FX-2000, SILENT KNIGHT, FIRELITE.
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
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