Fire Protection Trade Manager - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and oversees the fire protection field installation process for New Construction projects, with a hands-on, teacher-and-coach leadership approach. Responsible for ensuring fire protection systems are installed correctly, safely, and efficiently in accordance with design documents, codes, ACI standards, and project schedules. Actively mentors foreman, fitters, mechanics, and apprentices by providing clear instruction, field training, and constructive feedback to continuously improve workmanship, productivity and professional development.

Requirements

10 years of commercial fire protection supervision
10 years of hands on fire protection trade work and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
Proficiency in fire protection field supervision
High regard for safety standards with organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of fire protection system installation
Eagerness to take on challenges and work through adversity is necessary
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Clean driving record
Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned, to include working varying schedules that may require extended hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) and require client-specific safety standards

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 and Frist Aid/ CPR
Fire protection Master's License (DPOR)
NICET Level I - ITM Certification (Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance)
NICET Level I - WBS Certification (Water-Based Fire Protection Systems)
Prior military experience
HS diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Oversee fire protection field manpower to ensure construction efforts on fire protection projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
Oversee all day to day fire protection field personnel transferring from jobs to ensure quality, standards, and productivity
Ensures that changes and problems are documented and relayed and serves as a team member and leader
Communicates with Construction team regarding open issues and progress during planning phases and build process
Focus on quality of output to meet the goals of the vision of the company
Establish and maintain standards within the department
Oversee and responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training fire protection employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety or HR
Oversee total fire protection field trade construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
Ensures all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are followed by the fire protection field staff
Maintain fire protection field personnel log and documentation files
Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
Performs other duties as assigned