Sales/Project Manager

1st Fire Protection Services • Lorena, TX

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About The Position

1st FP Sprinkler Companies, LLC is a privately owned fire protection company that designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, and inspects fire protection systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The company has offices in San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, McAllen, Waco, Houston, College Station, and Lubbock.

The Sales/Project Manager will generate new business and maintain relationships with existing clients in the Waco office. The role involves identifying customer needs, presenting tailored fire sprinkler solutions, and closing sales in a professional, consultative manner. The position combines fire protection sales with estimating, project coordination, and oversight of project documentation, timelines, installation progress, and closeout.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of sales experience in the fire sprinkler industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAD design.
• Comprehensive understanding of contract document review, including blueprint reading and specification review.
• Ability to read and analyze building construction documents.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Self-motivation and strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in project management.
• FAL/APS or NICET certification.
• FEL-A/FPL or NICET certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the regional marketplace and competitors, and develop sales strategies, appropriate margins, and sales goals.
• Build customer relationships and capture business across fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and suppression installation, as well as repair and inspection of existing systems.
• Maintain vendor relationships and stay current on new products, technical data, and market trends.
• Prepare cost estimates and bid proposals based on construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and computer calculations as needed for compliance with applicable codes.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical design requirements from fire protection codes, manufacturer technical data, building codes, insurer criteria, and other applicable documents.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure accurate estimates and project timelines.
• Maintain contract documents and ensure change orders are processed promptly.
• Conduct routine site visits during installation to evaluate project performance and safety.
• Submit required project closeout documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance with $0 deductibles and $0 copays.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Simple IRA with employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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