Life, Fire & Safety Manager

The Manager of Fire & Life Safety is responsible for the oversight, inspection, maintenance, and compliance of all fire protection and life safety systems across Central Piedmont Community College’s multi-campus portfolio. This role serves as the on-site technical authority for fire alarms, sprinklers, fire pumps, emergency systems, and code compliance, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors. The Manager will lead in-house inspection programs, reduce outsourced service calls, support regulatory requirements, and provide expert troubleshooting and repair guidance to facilities teams.

Fire & Life Safety Inspections

• Perform full inspections and functional testing of fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pump, standpipe, emergency lighting, and life safety systems across all campuses.
• Conduct routine emergency system checks, including fire pump weekly churn tests and generator-related life safety circuits.
• Document findings and maintain up-to-date inspection records in accordance with NFPA, State Fire Marshal, and local regulatory standards.

Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Act as the on-site technical authority for all fire protection and life safety systems.
• Provide in-house troubleshooting and minor repairs to reduce outsourced work orders and vendor dependency.
• Support maintenance teams with diagnosis of system faults, device malfunctions, communication issues, and impairment events.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist in managing impairment plans, ensuring proper notifications, fire watch documentation, and restoration procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance with NFPA codes, North Carolina Fire Code, and State Fire Marshal requirements.
• Prepare for and support inspections by third-party agencies, including the Fire Marshal.

Vendor & Contract Oversight

• Review inspection reports from subcontractors and vendors for accuracy, code compliance, and completeness.
• Oversee contracted repairs to ensure proper scope, pricing accuracy, and College cost control.
• Coordinate with outside vendors as needed, ensuring work quality and alignment with CPCC standards.

Operational Efficiency

• Reduce outsourced service calls by building internal capability for routine inspections and minor system repairs.
• Track trends in system performance, recurring issues, and asset life cycle to support long-term planning.
• Provide technical guidance to facilities staff related to fire/life safety systems and emergency procedures.

• NICET Level III in Fire Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems, or Fire Protection required.
• 10 years of experience in fire protection, life safety inspection, fire alarms, or related technical fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable North Carolina Licenses within designated timeline.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, local fire codes, and inspection/testing procedures.
• Experience with digital inspection platforms, work order systems, and report documentation.