Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

About the role

The Fire Sprinkler Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing fire sprinkler service projects. This position involves coordinating field technicians, liaising with clients, ensuring code compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire sprinkler projects including installations, repairs, maintenance, retrofits, and inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, technicians, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and performance.
• Ensure work complies with applicable NFPA codes, AHJ regulations, and safety standards.
• Cover material procurement, subcontractor scheduling, and field service dispatching.
• Maintain accurate records including reports, forms, and customer documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions for system deficiencies.
• Support sales efforts by identifying service opportunities and providing recommendations.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments: reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Follows all OSHA standards and laws.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
• Project Management certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven project management experience, ideally in a service-based environment.
• NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems (preferred).
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, ServiceTrade, etc.).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
• Skills: Strong understanding of fire protection systems, project management, and excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Strong understanding of fire protection systems.
• Excellent project management and scheduling skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent pay ($75k - $125k annually)
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Company Information

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.