Fire Protection Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection Company

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Construction Management degree or relevant technical degree
  • NICET certification (In Training, Level I-IV) required
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD software
  • Minimum three years in fire sprinkler design and project management
  • Experience in commercial, industrial, and residential systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong drawing and lettering skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Review construction documents and coordinate with contractors for project design
  • Analyze construction feasibility and system options through problem-solving
  • Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for sprinkler systems
  • Compile lists of materials needed for projects
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for systems
  • Develop preliminary project schedules and conduct long-range planning
  • Monitor project compliance with safety, quality, and profitability standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Engagement with diverse projects across various industries
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Potential for leadership experience in project management
  • A dynamic work environment focused on problem-solving and design excellence
Full Job Description
Fire Protection Project Manager

This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
  • Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
  • Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs
  • Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
  • Perform hydraulic calculations
  • Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
  • Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
  • Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
  • Conduct long range project planning and scheduling
  • Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
  • Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity
  • Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
  • Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project
  • Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
  • Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner
  • Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
  • Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
  • Assist/lead during field check stage of the project
  • Forecast future manpower requirements
  • Oversee work of subcontractors
  • Ensure work complies with codes and permits
  • Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
  • Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
  • Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices

Job Qualifications

  • Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
  • NICET certification required. Either "In Training", or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
  • Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
  • Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
  • Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
  • Three years' experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is required
  • Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
  • Willing to coordinate and work well with others
  • Possess excellent communication skills-written and verbal
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

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