Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager

SSI Fire & Safety Holdings, LLC. • Lowell, AR

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About The Position

Our continued growth has produced a need for a talented Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager to join our team. In this challenging and rewarding role the responsibilities will include professionally representing the Company with respect to Fire Sprinkler offerings to various customers within the Northwest Arkansas region.

Requirements

• Three to five years' experience in the fire protection industry.
• Pass a post-offer drug test, background, and reference check.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willingness to learn & utilize personal computers to include operating systems such as Windows Office – Excel and Word programs.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 13, and local building codes.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, integrity, morale & outlook must always be positive. You are the role model for our Sprinkler Field Employees – Leadership is the key.
• Be a constant recruiter of talent within your marketplace.
• Recognize the need and hire field staff based on our business needs.
• Lead apprentice training program and other needed training for field staff.
• Attend Required Meetings – Weekly (WIP, Forecasting, Labor Planning and Invoicing). Be prepared with project information prior to arriving at the meeting.
• Ensure Sprinkler Operations Processes and Tollgates are followed.
• Conduct site surveys on retrofit projects before pre-bid review.
• Work with sales team to establish pre-bid deliverables (RFP, Specs, Plans – Including Layout drawings with our Estimating notes, SET Estimate Sheets, Project Schedule, etc.)
• Participate in Pre-Bid Reviews to provide estimated labor hours, mix-rates, and equipment costs and your plan for lift equipment and the timing based on the scope.
• Work with salesman to create a clear SOW Scope of Work in proposal. Make sure you agree with what is submitted.
• Obtain project schedules and visit project sites to establish POJ dates.
• Create WPR/labor tracking for projects that have >240 installation hours.
• Set clear expectations and goals for each project.
• Use WPR and Daily Reports to help monitor labor productivity and performance.
• Maintain WIP labor planning with a 3-6 month look ahead depending on available backlog.
• Manage labor force to ensure adequate manpower is available to man the project at optimal time.
• Ensure that Foreman complete all required paperwork accurately and completely.
• Review all projects at 25%, 50%, 75% & 90% of installation hours used to ensure our hours -to- complete are accurate for all lines and in line with our actual completion progress.
• Ensure that field staff are properly trained for the systems we are installing.
• Ensure your field staff have the proper tools and keep a tools inventory.
• Review field timesheets for accuracy and approval.
• Issue subcontracts with a complete SOW (Scope of Work) to subcontractors when used – make sure subcontractor has a certificate of insurance on file.
• Manage subcontractors when used – track their hours the same way we should be tracking our own labor – they work for us.
• Ensure quality code compliant systems are being installed.
• Establish operating standards to increase customer experience and department profitability.
• Anticipate risk and take appropriate action to mitigate department and project impact.
• Work with design to determine routing, hanging and connecting methods. Participate in field checks.
• Communicate with our customers and attend project meetings.
• Work with inside Project or Design assistant to ensure material/equipment are ordered accurately and manage open PO’s to ensure timely receipt of invoices thru communication or providing packing slips from product shipped to the site.
• Ensure the multi-bid and sprinkler procurement processes are followed.
• Support Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure we are meeting our customers’ expectations.
• Manage and track all project related costs – Assist in Material tracking according to the internal process set up by district to track material costs versus estimated, track lift and rental equipment versus what was estimated.
• Submit pencil copy or assist Project Coordinator for accurate information for the Schedule of Values (SOV) for approval prior to billing for all contracting work.
• Review and submit incentive requests for foreman – review after close of the project – communicate this to the Operations Manager with necessary paperwork completed.
• Develop and implement personal Development Plans for all field employees.
• Know your Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial P&L Goals - Must Drive Results.
• Ensure Safety Culture; you are accountable for employee compliance with the corporate and project safety programs.
• Lead quarterly safety training.
• Continuous Training – teach and develop your team.

Benefits

• 401(k) / 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Company phone or allowance
• Company credit card for business expenses
• Fuel Card
• Logo attire
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Accident & critical illness benefits
• Hospital indemnity benefits
• Pet insurance
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree