Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer at Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) is responsible for designing, coordinating, and project managing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The designer produces finished drawings used by all project stakeholders on-site and in the office. The role also includes initial project planning, scheduling, material stock listing, change analysis, and problem solving.

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

• 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, Auto Sprink, or Hydra
  
  CAD 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
• Prepare and 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

• Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification. Either “In Training”, or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, Auto Sprink, Hydra
  
  CAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
• Three years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Three years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

All qualified applicants for Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Construction