Fire Protection Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors•Louisa, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is hiring a Fire Protection Superintendent to manage day-to-day operations for its new-construction fire protection field trade. The role provides guidance, supervision, and direction to journeymen, mechanics, and apprentices/helpers, and is responsible for maintaining safety, job quality, company standards, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The superintendent builds positive working relationships with management, staff, customers, and vendors. The position oversees field manpower and construction work to ensure fire protection projects meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. It also supports planning, scheduling, and engineering functions, maintains field personnel documentation, and handles employee supervision, including hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, and resolution of workplace concerns. Work may take place at multiple job sites and may involve travel, typically without overnight stays.

Requirements

At least 6 years of commercial fire protection supervision experience.
At least 10 years of hands-on fire protection trade work, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Proficiency in fire protection field supervision.
High regard for safety standards and organizational skills.
Extensive knowledge of fire protection system installation.
Ability to take on challenges and work through adversity.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and solve problems.
Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures.
Clean driving record.
Availability and means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Fire Protection Master's License (DPOR).
Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Oversee fire protection field manpower and ensure project work follows design, budget, and schedule requirements.
Oversee day-to-day fire protection field personnel and transfers between jobs to maintain quality, standards, and productivity.
Document and communicate changes and problems, and contribute as a team member and leader.
Communicate open issues and progress to the Construction team during planning and construction.
Focus on quality of output and establish and maintain department standards.
Interview, hire, and train fire protection employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Ensure proper safety and incident-reporting procedures are followed, and bring problems to a supervisor, Safety, or HR.
Ensure company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are followed by fire protection field staff.
Maintain fire protection field personnel logs and documentation files.
Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.