Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Performance Fire has been in existence for over 21 years, and has a history of employing professional and reliable employees to perform the installation, repair, maintenance, and inspections of water-based fire sprinkler systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Apply today to join Performance Fire's growing team of skilled trade professionals.

This position provides the leadership, technical expertise, creativity, and professional skills to manage a fire sprinkler crew. This includes, but is not limited to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating all of the activities of the assigned crew. The foreman is responsible for the timely and accurate communication of project details related to any assigned project to the Field Superintendent. Pipe fitters and/or Helpers report to and are directly accountable to the Foreman.

• Direct and assist assigned crew in fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining fire system sprinkler piping.
• Direct and assist in overhead pipe installation, including: steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action and deluge, standpipe and hose systems.
• Direct and assist in installing and servicing valves, devices and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre action and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms
• Communicate with the Field Superintendent, Project Manager, Designers, etc. in a positive manner to properly execute all construction plans and processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all hours worked for each crew member, and forward completed timesheets to the office for processing.
• Ensure that all Tool Box Talks and Inspections Reports are completed weekly with your assigned crew, and that the completed reports are turned in along with timesheets.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget for labor and materials, within the quality standards of PFP, and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Ensure system test is complete (with completed documentation) before final inspection with the authority having jurisdiction.
• Communicate all change orders to the Field Superintendent, including when said change orders are complete.
• Ensure all reimbursable travel time and expenses are accounted for accurately.
• Ensure crew members act in a professional manner at each job site being respectful of other trades, contractors, service superintendents, and property owners.
• Ensure each service project is conducted in a safe manner according to any OSHA regulations or federal, state, or local laws.
• Ensure job material waste is minimized.
• Ensure the proper PPE is worn by each assigned crew member every day.
• Attend Company meetings as required.
• Maintain the physical appearance of any assigned company vehicle in a manner that reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship of PFP.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High levels of honesty and integrity.
• Self-reliant, requiring a minimum of direct supervision.
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe manner on the job according to OSHA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including but not limited to, customers, service managers, architects, engineers, construction crews, field superintendents and field supervisors.
• Must be customer-focused at all times and provide the highest levels of customer service equal to or exceeding the quality of work we expect and provide at PFP.

• There is no specific formal education requirement for the position.
• This position requires a minimum three (3) years’ experience performing as a foreman installing automatic sprinkler systems. Previous experience must demonstrate a proven record of accomplishment of effective leadership and crew management, effective communication, and execution of duties. Other…