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ABOUT IRONSMITH FIRE Our mission•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Foreman at Ironsmith Fire, LLC leads field installation, modification, repair, and testing of fire sprinkler systems in new and existing construction. The work includes steel and CPVC piping, fire pumps, standpipe systems, and hose systems, with occasional assistance to the underground/site division. The foreman works from project initiation through final delivery, following Ironsmith Fire-approved shop drawings, NFPA standards, and applicable local codes. The role provides leadership, guidance, and training to field installers, journeymen, and apprentices while maintaining high standards for workmanship, safety, customer service, and professionalism. The foreman coordinates field work, monitors installation progress and quality, communicates deviations and design changes, manages materials and minor on-site fabrication, and maintains project documentation. The position also involves jobsite meetings, inspections, scheduling, reporting, awareness of project costs, and care of company vehicles, tools, and equipment. Foremen in the Daywork Division participate in a rotating on-call shift for emergency service calls. Travel, including overnight travel to job sites, is required.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a fire sprinkler fitter.
Minimum of 2 years of overall field experience.
High school diploma or alternative.
Backflow Preventer Certification.
Any state and local certifications required for installing 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 duties.
Ability to read blueprints and effectively communicate information to contractors or others.
Basic working knowledge and understanding of NFPA standards, building codes, and local ordinances.
Leadership and communication skills sufficient to inspire and motivate teams.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to lead and develop junior team members.
Attention to detail and precision in documentation.
Organizational skills and ability to adapt to a broad range of project types.
Understanding of and commitment to quality customer service.
Willingness to travel, including overnight travel to job sites.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, including climbing ladders, working on scaffolding and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working 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 identified as a plus in the competencies section.
NICET Certification, preferred but not required.
Certification or training in relevant areas such as NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and embody Ironsmith Fire’s core values of Workmanship, Accountability, and Results.
Mentor, motivate, and develop team members, including field installers, journeymen, and apprentices.
Promote transparent communication, trust, collaboration, professionalism, and discipline within the team.
Inspect jobsites daily and enforce quality standards, safety protocols, industry standards, and best practices.
Build and maintain rapport with vendors, subcontract labor crews, city officials, inspectors, contractors, and customers.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements, cost savings, or efficiency gains without compromising quality or safety.
Interpret approved shop drawings and install, modify, repair, and test fire sprinkler systems in new or existing construction.
Follow designed plans and communicate required design changes to accommodate actual site conditions.
Notify the field or daywork superintendent of deviations from plans and potential field changes.
Delegate work to journeymen and apprentices to meet completion deadlines, schedules, and project goals.
Manage materials delivered to the site and perform minor on-site fabrication.
Update daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings and complete daily customer reports when requested.
Understand project costs, budgets, and the financial metrics affected by the role.
Keep the company vehicle clean and organized and maintain it according to company policy.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and promptly report defects or problems.
Ensure checklists are completed and inspections are scheduled and passed; promptly address deficiencies and non-conformities.
Attend jobsite meetings for assigned projects.
Provide change-order scope sheets to the Field or Daywork Superintendent for noticeable changes.
Install systems as designed by the Ironsmith Fire design department without deviation.
Use new technologies and devices that support innovation and job optimization while maintaining a strong work ethic.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
For Daywork Division foremen, participate in a rotating on-call shift for emergency service calls.