Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

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
• Design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems using AutoSPRINK, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit 3D design software
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Mentor and assist in training new designers and project managers
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
• Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use
• 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
• 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

• Engineering (ME, EE, IE, CE) or Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college is preferred
• NICET certification Level III or IV or P.E. in Fire Protection
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Extensive construction knowledge
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
• Minimum of four years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Self-motivated individual
• Critical thinking and detail-oriented
• Ability 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