Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc., is the nation’s leading fire protection company. We offer a full suite of capabilities—design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance—serving customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. Our talented and experienced workforce has earned a reputation for quality work, and we support trade skills through apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and professional development programs.

About the role

The Fire Sprinkler Foreman installs sprinkler heads, valves, steel, and CPVC pipe in newly constructed and renovated structures with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cut, fabricate, and install steel and CPVC pipe as designed for fire sprinkler systems.
• Install and hang pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, hangers, and other fire protection components in accordance with blueprints and construction documents.
• Install and trim valves for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure the sprinkler system is constructed as designed.
• Ensure all project close-out documents are turned in, including test papers, red-line drawings, owner’s training, and signed extra work orders.
• Attend job meetings and coordinate schedules with general contractors and other trades.
• Ensure project timelines are met and required documentation is submitted on time to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, and safety concerns to your direct supervisor.
• Coordinate and manage assigned projects with the superintendent, general contractor, and crew.
• Ensure professional communication between the assigned crew, vendors, and contractors.
• Complete daily progress reports, noting accidents, design changes due to field conditions, proposed scope changes, and conflicts with existing conditions.
• Order and ensure all materials are on-site as required; layout or store materials safely and orderly in designated locations.
• Maintain company-provided vehicle in clean and well-maintained condition according to company policies.
• Keep all work areas clean, safe, and orderly during and at the end of the workday.
• Clean, inspect, and service required tools in accordance with company policies.
• Secure and account for all tools, equipment, and supplies on the job site daily.
• Report daily to the superintendent or general contractor on progress and job-related problems.
• Train Sprinkler Fitters and Sprinkler Apprentices on all aspects of their job.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous Communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks.
• Know the location of all related safety documentation on each project at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience installing fire sprinkler systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NICET Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements based on contractual agreements.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service, decision-making, multitasking, planning, and organizational skills.
• Troubleshooting and training abilities.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication in English with employees and customers.
• Ability to operate a computer and tablet, and read electronic blueprints.
• Experience with SalesForce and Microsoft Office preferred.

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent bending, ascending/descending step stools, ladders, and stairs; kneeling; lifting up to 50 lbs; reaching above and below shoulders; standing and walking for extended periods.
• Color vision, close and far distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional balancing, crouching, driving, kneeling, lifting over 50 lbs, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
• Frequent local travel and occasional regional or non-regional travel.
• Frequent exposure to indoor and outdoor environments, hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Consistent use of all appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits such as accident and hospital indemnity, life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Extensive training opportunities and career advancement.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.