Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Summit Fire & Security•Richmond, VA

7d•$40 - $45

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Foreman installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC piping in new construction and renovation projects, working with minimal supervision. The foreman coordinates assigned projects with the superintendent, general contractor, employees, vendors, and other contractors; supports project schedules and budgets; and oversees job-site documentation, materials, safety, and work quality. The role also trains sprinkler fitters and apprentices and reports progress and job-related issues to the superintendent or general contractor and direct supervisor. The work involves reading blueprints and electronic construction documents, installing and trimming wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems, and maintaining required project close-out records. The foreman is responsible for keeping work areas, tools, equipment, supplies, and the company vehicle safe, clean, maintained, and accounted for. The position requires frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel, as well as work indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and potentially noisy, cramped, dusty, or hazardous conditions. Summit Fire & Security describes itself as a full-service fire detection, suppression, and security provider operating across more than 70 locations in over 20 states. The company offers training and career advancement opportunities, and encourages professional development and career-advancing certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five to ten 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 the company’s drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, 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 see at near and far distances, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally regionally and outside the region.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot and cold temperatures and to tolerate frequent exposure to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and 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 preferred.
Experience with SalesForce and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut, fabricate, and install steel and CPVC pipe according to fire sprinkler system designs.
Install and hang piping, 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.
Submit project close-out documentation, including test papers, red-line drawings, owners training records, and signed extra-work orders.
Attend job meetings and coordinate schedules with general contractors and other contractors.
Monitor project timelines and submit required documentation on time to support completion on schedule and within budget.
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 assigned crew communicates professionally with vendors and contractors.
Complete daily progress reports documenting accidents, field-condition design changes, proposed scope changes, and conflicts with existing conditions.
Ensure job materials are ordered and delivered as required, then laid out or stored safely and orderly in designated areas.
Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to 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 the job site and before the end of each workday.
Report daily progress and job-related problems to the superintendent or general contractor.
Train sprinkler fitters and sprinkler apprentices in all aspects of their work.
Follow the company safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of project safety documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.