High School Diploma or equivalent; higher education is a plus.
Minimum 5 years fire sprinkler project management experience.
NICET Level II certification or higher.
Strong understanding of NFPA standards.
Proficient in reading complex architectural and mechanical documents.
Responsibilities
Manage fire sprinkler installation projects in commercial and industrial settings.
Develop comprehensive project plans to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets.
Oversee project monitoring for safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
Communicate project updates effectively to stakeholders and team members.
Coordinate change orders and ensure timely execution for margin improvement.
Conduct ongoing assessment of project costs and timelines.
Participate in various project meetings to ensure alignment across departments.
Benefits
Company promotes a strong focus on safety across all projects.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive team culture focusing on communication and collaboration.
Car allowance for vehicle expenses related to job duties.
Full Job Description
SPRINKLER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for managing fire sprinkler installation projects in commercial and industrial facilities
Positively represents the company in all customer interactions
Oversees and communicates project progression
Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets -responsible for scope of work, budgets, and current status of each construction project
Monitors and manages projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity and profitability requirements
Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications
Identifies changes in projects that impact cost, schedule and/or labor requirements
Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental procedures are followed
Conveys a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management
Coordinates change orders in a timely manner and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job
Responsible for communication and status reporting to project team members, customers and management
Responsible for tracking project expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules of plans as required
Provides responsive, concise, accurate and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensures timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues. Follow up with our superintendents to ensure a response or update is given to customers, as required.
Actively participates in turn over meetings, design meetings, post job meetings, and weekly department meeting.
Attends job site pre-construction or other meetings, as needed
Attends inspections as licensed representative, as needed
Coordinates with Construction Project Coordinator on Pipe on Job schedules, inspections, fabrication deliveries, equipment deliveries, etc.
Gathers quotes for fabrication for Construction Operations Manager release to supplier
Reviews quotes for loose materials on new projects to ensure budgets are accurate
Performs monthly "Cost to Complete" reports for ongoing construction projects to review with Construction Operations Manager
Coordinates with Superintendents, Construction Administrator, Construction Project Coordinator, Designers, Estimators to ensure each construction project is successful
Coordinates with other departments to ensure proper hand over of job information
Coordinates long range project planning and scheduling with Construction Operations Manager
Recommends improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
Expectations:
Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily
Safety First
Start each meeting with a Safety Topic
Complete Monthly Jobsite Visits/Observations
Hold team accountable for all Safety Initiatives
Promote Safe Driving of Company Vehicles and Personal Vehicles (with car allowance) - Self and Team
Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
Understand and Follow HR and Safety Initiatives and Processes
Conduct Weekly Meetings with Team - Superintendents, Administration, Sales, Design, etc.
Update status on all jobs - materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
Determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for Construction/Remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for Service and Inspections
Confirm required payment terms on open jobs
Timely Review and Sign Off on Reports
Active, Inactive, Greater than 50% Profitability
Liens and Notices
Track and Ensure Profitability of Department
Oversee Change Order Management
Promote and Track Department Growth - stretch goal of 20%/year (Remodel, Service, and Inspections); department goals to be discussed annually
Support and Ensure Team Adherence to All Company SOPs - Job Set Up, Contracts, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, Accounting Processes, Subcontractors, etc.
Ensure jobs are set up in the correct department - i.e. SC, SR, SS, SD, SI, etc.
Ensure Inventory Control measures are in place for department
Ensure multiple bids for Material Purchasing optimization
Manage Subcontractors and review/approve all subcontractor invoices prior to payment
Review Budget vs. Actual Job Costing Details and review findings with department for improvement opportunities
Maximize Labor Production and Efficiency while maintaining quality standards
Overhead Review - semi-annual meetings with leadership
Maintain Quality Control in all aspects of the department
Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
Reduce Turnover and Increase Retention within department
Training
Input and Development of Training Requirements
Commitment to Training at all levels for all team members
Be an Expert on Every Aspect of Your Business/Department
Reports - Sales, Active/Inactive, WIP, Liens and Notices, Unapproved Change Orders, etc.
