Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Summit Companies•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Foreman installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC pipe in new construction and renovation projects with minimal supervision. The role coordinates assigned projects with the superintendent, general contractor, employees, vendors, and other contractors, and helps ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and documentation standards. The foreman also trains sprinkler fitters and apprentices and reports progress and job-related issues to the superintendent or general contractor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–10 years of experience installing fire sprinkler systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Construction experience, basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, customer service, decision-making, multitasking, scheduling, planning, organizing, troubleshooting, and training skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer and tablet and read electronic blueprints.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including frequent bending, climbing steps, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods; occasional balancing, crouching, driving, lifting over 50 pounds, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
Ability to see color and at close and far distances, use peripheral and depth vision, and adjust focus.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally regionally and non-regionally.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot and cold temperatures and tolerate frequent exposure to loud noise, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards; occasional exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces.
Consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

NICET Certification.
Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Cut, fabricate, and install steel and CPVC pipe for fire sprinkler systems according to project designs.
Install pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, hangers, and other fire protection components in accordance with blueprints and construction documents.
Install and trim valves for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems.
Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure systems are built as designed.
Ensure project closeout documents, including test papers, red-line drawings, owner training records, and signed extra-work orders, are submitted as needed.
Attend job meetings and coordinate schedules with general contractors and other contractors.
Help ensure project timelines are met and required documentation is submitted on time.
Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, and safety concerns to the direct supervisor.
Coordinate and manage assigned projects with the superintendent, general contractor, and employees.
Ensure crew communications with vendors and contractors are professional.
Complete daily progress reports, including accidents, field-condition design changes, proposed scope changes, and conflicts with existing conditions.
Ensure job materials are ordered and on site as required, and stored safely and orderly in designated locations.
Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained in accordance with company policies.
Keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly during work and at the end of each workday.
Clean, inspect, and service required tools according to company policies; secure and account for tools, equipment, and supplies on site and before the end of the workday.
Report daily progress and job-related problems to the superintendent or general contractor.
Train sprinkler fitters and sprinkler apprentices on all aspects of their work.
Follow SFS safety programs, SDS and hazardous communication requirements, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly toolbox talks and know the location of project safety documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.