Fire Protection Sprinkler Foreman

Atlantic Constructors • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Fire Protection Sprinkler Foreman to supervise the day-to-day work of assigned personnel assembling, installing, and repairing fire protection sprinkler systems. This is a working foreman role that combines crew supervision with hands-on performance of skilled construction tasks. The foreman manages labor and materials, tracks hours and manpower, supports training, and guides crews in meeting budgets and project schedules. The position also involves coordinating with job-site and office teams, enforcing safety requirements, interpreting plans, and ensuring work meets contract specifications and quality standards. The foreman is responsible for wet, CPVC, and steel system installations in commercial and industrial buildings, maintaining work documentation and a clean, safe job site, and completing projects in a timely manner while supporting customer satisfaction. The role may involve travel between job sites, typically without overnight stays. The work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather and temperatures, in noisy or dusty areas, and in confined spaces or at heights. It involves regular use of construction equipment, hand tools, and power tools, and physical activities such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the fire sprinkler installation field, 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.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cable or wires.
• Ability to see close and at a distance, perceive depth, use peripheral vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and materials to ensure assigned tasks meet or beat budgets.
• Track hours and manpower on all tasks.
• Provide training where needed to improve quality, production, and safety.
• Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
• Attend job-site and office meetings related to assigned projects as needed.
• Interpret company policy for workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Guide and direct 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 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 contract and specifications.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for work performed.
• Demonstrate teamwork and act as a team leader and mentor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing high-quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no employee-only cost.
• Dental insurance at no employee-only cost, with an additional dental insurance plan listed.
• Short-term disability insurance at no employee-only cost.
• Life insurance at no employee-only cost.
• Vision insurance.
• 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