Sales/Project Manager

1st Fire Protection Services • Lorena, TX

11d • Onsite

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 across Texas. The Sales/Project Manager will generate new business and maintain existing client relationships for the Waco office. The role involves understanding customer needs, proposing fire sprinkler solutions, and closing sales in a professional, consultative manner, while applying fire protection knowledge and project management skills.

The position evaluates the regional market and competitors, develops sales strategies and goals, prepares estimates and bid proposals, and supports project design and delivery. It also involves coordinating with the design team, maintaining contract documents, visiting installation sites, and completing project closeout documentation.

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-motivated, with 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 to capture business for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and suppression installations, as well as repairs and inspections of existing systems.
• Maintain vendor relationships and stay informed about 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 code compliance.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical requirements from fire protection codes, manufacturer 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 in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine site visits during installation to evaluate project performance and safety.
• Submit required project closeout documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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