Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

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The Fire Sprinkler Project Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning. This role will oversee or conduct design, scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. Responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project.

Through coordination with the site superintendent, they will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction such as labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* System Design & layout:
Create CAD design drawings and perform hydraulic calculations.

* Regulatory Compliance:
Interpret and apply Texas Department of Insurance (.gov) rules, NFPA, IFC, IBC, and local codes.

* Project Oversight:
Review shop drawings, coordinate material lists, manage project costs, and meet delivery deadlines.

* Field Supervision:
Supervise field installations, oversee system testing, and sign off on contractor's material and test certificates.

* Team Leadership:
Mentor junior sprinkler designers and coordinate with contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

* Material buyout and product selection

* Scheduling and labor coordination with both office and field personnel alike

* Document control, contract scope review and maintain records of the project for both current and future use

* Communicate and attend weekly design and project management meetings

* Cost management, including identifying changes to the project scope that impact costs as well as ensure change orders and billings are submitted and paid in a timely manner

* Assist with development, suitability and implementation of Risk Hazard Analyses

* Conduct site surveys, onsite commissioning and owners training

* Foster strong working relationships and rapport with customers, clients, subcontractors and colleagues

* Other duties as assigned

Education &

Qualifications:

* Must hold an active Texas RME-General license issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office.

* NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology / Automatic Sprinkler System Layout preferred.

* Strong expertise in AutoCAD and specialized layout software like Hydra

CAD, Auto Sprink, and AutoCAD preferred.

* At least 5 years of job design and project management experience required

* Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other applicable degree from a technical school or college preferred

* Working knowledge of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems preferred, but not required

* NICET Water Based System I, II, or III preferred

Other Duties:

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy

* Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short-term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Training and Career Development

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

* Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.