Fire Protection Sprinkler Foreman

Atlantic Constructors • Suffolk, VA

18d

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Foreman to supervise the day-to-day work of assigned personnel installing, assembling, and repairing fire protection sprinkler systems. This is a working foreman position that combines crew supervision with directly performing skilled construction tasks. The role includes managing labor and materials, providing training and safety guidance, coordinating work to meet budgets and schedules, and ensuring work complies with contracts, specifications, and quality standards. The foreman works on wet, CPVC, and steel sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial buildings, maintains project documentation, and promotes a clean, safe work environment and customer satisfaction. The position may involve travel to multiple job sites, typically not overnight. Final compensation depends on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler installation, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a foreman.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13 and applicable codes.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to correctly identify colors of color-coded cables or wires and demonstrate close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work with construction equipment, including heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools; work aloft; climb, bend, pull, reach overhead; stand or walk for extended periods; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and materials so assigned tasks meet or beat budgets.
• Track hours and manpower on tasks.
• Train employees in areas needing improvement to support quality, productivity, and safety.
• Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
• Attend job-site and office meetings related to assigned projects as needed.
• Explain company policy to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Guide crews in meeting budgets and project schedules.
• Manage installation fitters and helpers at job sites.
• Interpret blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Install wet, CPVC, and steel sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Plan work to use assigned manpower and other resources efficiently.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for conformance to contracts and specifications.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for work performed.
• Demonstrate teamwork and serve as a team leader and mentor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete projects in a timely manner while delivering quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage for the employee at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED