Fire Sprinkler Project Manager & Designer

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The Fire Sprinkler Project Manager and Designer holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning. This role will oversee or conduct design, scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. Responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent, they will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction such as labor, temporary and permanent materials, equipment, supplies, utilities, and time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project manage and design all types of water-based fire sprinkler systems
• Responsible for layout and design, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national codes and standards as well as looking for value engineering opportunities
• Material buyout and product selection
• Scheduling and labor coordination with both office and field personnel alike
• Document control, contract scope review and maintain records of the project for both current and future use
• Communicate and attend weekly design and project management meetings
• Cost management, including identifying changes to the project scope that impact costs as well as ensure change orders and billings are submitted and paid in a timely manner
• Assist with development, suitability and implementation of Risk Hazard Analyses
• Conduct site surveys, onsite commissioning and owners training
• Foster strong working relationships and rapport with customers, clients, subcontractors and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of job design and project management experience required
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD and/or AutoSprink design programs
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other applicable degree from a technical school or college preferred
• Working knowledge of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems preferred, but not required
• NICET Water Based System I, II, or III preferred

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer