Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Carlstadt, NJ

11d

About The Position

Fire sprinkler foremen are responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They manage assigned installation projects and oversee the technicians, installation fitters, and assistants at the site, ensuring that installation work is completed accurately and effectively. The role uses project drawings to interpret installation requirements, coordinate work to meet deadlines and schedules, and communicate design changes needed to fit actual site conditions. Foremen are also responsible for job-site materials, minor fabrication, installation progress documentation, and raising necessary order changes with the manager. They instruct and train helpers, apprentices, and other personnel, maintain paperwork, and care for company vehicles and tools.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.
• Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record to be approved to drive a company vehicle.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.
• Knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Ability to review official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to act in a lead capacity.
• Ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools and ladders, as well as medium equipment and machinery.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned fire sprinkler installation projects and oversee site technicians, installation fitters, and assistants.
• Use project drawings to interpret installation requirements accurately and completely.
• Delegate tasks to fitters, mechanics, and assistants to meet project deadlines, scheduling requirements, and goals established by the fire sprinkler manager.
• Install and test fire suppression equipment on new or retrofit construction projects.
• Follow designed plans and communicate design changes needed to accommodate actual site requirements.
• Be responsible for materials delivered to the site and perform minor job-site fabrication.
• Update daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings.
• Bring necessary changes to an order to the attention of the manager.
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, and other personnel in basic service, repair, and system installation processes.
• Accurately complete and maintain paperwork, records, and reports.
• Maintain the vehicle and tools in accordance with company policy.
• Use hand tools and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed