Fire & Security Project Manager at Phillips Life Safety Solutions Inc.

Job Position: Fire & Security Project Manager (Full-time)

Company: Phillips Life Safety Solutions

Location: Windsor-Essex (hybrid: office + site visits)

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

Phillips Fire & Life Safety, based in Windsor, Ontario, is a full-service provider of fire and security solutions. The company offers local support combined with world-class safety solutions to meet customer needs. Phillips Life Safety Solutions is committed to delivering high-quality safety services with a local touch. The organization is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of its clients through innovative and reliable approaches.

About the role

We’re looking for a Fire & Security Project Manager to run commercial and institutional projects from award to closeout. You’ll coordinate people, material, schedules, vendors, and customers to deliver clean, code-compliant installations on time and on budget.

Role Description

This is an on-site, full-time position located in Windsor, ON. This role involves working with various teams, maintaining strong customer relationships, managing responsibilities across sales and project implementation, and ensuring clients are satisfied with the services provided. You will also:

• Be responsible for quoting and selling fire, security and network solutions
• Oversee project coordination, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery
• Coordinating technicians and subcontractors and ensuring customer satisfaction through project close-out
• Covering the geographic area between Windsor and London

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects (fire alarm, CCTV, access control, intrusion, networking) from kickoff to turnover
• Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and weekly status updates
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and site contacts
• Review drawings/specs, submit RFIs, track changes, and control scope
• Prepare submittals, closeout packages, deficiency lists, and turnover docs
• Order/track material, manage lead times, and keep BOMs organized
• Support commissioning, verifications, testing, and customer training
• Maintain project financials: budgets, labour tracking, change orders, and billing support
• Ensure safety, quality, and documentation meet applicable codes/standards and client requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years project management experience in fire alarm and/or security (commercial/institutional)
• CFAA certification, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of fire alarm verification/inspection workflows and security system deployments
• Familiarity with ULC/CSA/Building Code environments (as applicable to Ontario)
• Experience with enterprise security platforms (VMS, access control)
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets; PM software experience is a plus
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable reading drawings, specs, and coordinating installations

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience ($100,000 - $130,000)
• Company vehicle
• Health Benefits
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Growth role in a busy, established life-safety company

To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to estewart@satcompanies.com

This job posting is for a current vacancy with Phillips Life Safety Solutions. The salary range listed reflects the expected compensation for this role based on the responsibilities, qualifications, and market conditions at the time of posting. In accordance with Ontario legislation, including applicable pay transparency requirements, this posting includes the anticipated compensation range for the position. If artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools are used at any stage of the recruitment or application screening process, this will be disclosed to applicants as required. Phillips Life Safety Solutions is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We comply with all applicable employment and human rights legislation and do not discriminate based on protected grounds. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your needs.