Foreman - (128)

ABOUT IRONSMITH FIRE Our mission•Apopka, FL

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Field Foreman installs, modifies, repairs, and tests fire sprinkler systems in new and existing construction. Work follows Ironsmith Fire-approved shop drawings, NFPA standards, building codes, and local ordinances, and may include steel and CPVC piping, fire pumps, standpipe systems, and hose systems. The role supports projects from field initiation through final delivery and may occasionally assist the underground/site division. The Foreman leads by example, mentors and trains less experienced team members, delegates work to journeymen and apprentices, and promotes professionalism, quality, safety, and customer service. The role coordinates with the Field or Daywork Superintendent, contractors, vendors, subcontract crews, city officials, and inspectors; communicates field deviations and proposed design changes; and helps meet project deadlines and scheduling requirements. The Foreman is responsible for jobsite inspections, installation progress documentation, materials delivered to the site, minor field fabrication, required checklists and inspections, and reporting deficiencies or non-conformities. Other duties include attending assigned project meetings, submitting requested daily reports and change-order scope sheets, maintaining company vehicles and assigned tools and equipment, identifying practical cost or efficiency improvements, and performing other duties assigned by management. Daywork Division Foremen participate in a rotating on-call shift for emergency service calls. The role requires travel, including overnight stays at job sites, and adapting to a broad range of project types.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a fire sprinkler fitter.
At least 2 years of overall field experience.
High school diploma or equivalent alternative.
Backflow Preventer Certification.
Any state and local certifications required to install fire sprinkler systems.
Valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record to be approved to drive a company vehicle.
Knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and the tools needed to perform the job.
Ability to read blueprints and communicate information effectively to contractors and others.
Basic working knowledge of NFPA standards, building codes, and local ordinances.
Leadership and communication skills sufficient to guide, inspire, and motivate teams.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision while developing junior team members.
Attention to detail, documentation precision, organizational skills, and commitment to customer service.
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays at job sites.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, climb ladders repeatedly, use scaffolding and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and work in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and walk multiple flights of stairs during inspections and jobsite visits.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.
Backflow certification is listed as a plus in the competencies section.
NICET Certification.
Certification or training in relevant areas such as NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and embody the company’s core values of Workmanship, Accountability, and Results.
Mentor, motivate, and train team members, including journeymen and apprentices; delegate tasks to support project deadlines and schedules.
Install, modify, repair, and test fire sprinkler systems according to approved shop drawings, industry standards, and applicable codes.
Read and interpret approved shop drawings; notify the Field or Daywork Superintendent of deviations, potential field changes, and needed design changes.
Inspect jobsites and installations daily, enforce quality standards, and ensure checklists are complete and inspections are scheduled and passed.
Implement and enforce safety protocols and foster a safety-conscious, accountable team culture.
Communicate and maintain good working relationships with contractors, vendors, subcontract crews, city officials, and inspectors.
Manage materials delivered to the jobsite and perform minor fabrication as needed.
Update installation progress on job contract drawings and complete daily reports for customers when requested.
Identify and promptly address deficiencies or non-conformities; provide change-order scope sheets to the Field or Daywork Superintendent for noticeable changes.
Attend all jobsite meetings for assigned projects.
Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and follow company service and maintenance routines.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and promptly report defects or problems.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising quality or safety; understand basic project costs, budgets, and relevant financial metrics.
Travel to job sites, including overnight travel, and adapt to different project types.
For Daywork Division assignments, participate in a rotating on-call shift for emergency service calls.
Perform other duties assigned by management.