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About the Role
This role involves leading a team in the installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire sprinkler systems across various building types. The Foreman is responsible for project completion, budget adherence, quality control, and ensuring a safe working environment.
Responsibilities
- Installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
- Installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment
- Oversee, direct, and delegate tasks to fitters and helpers to meet project deadlines and goals
- Complete assigned projects in a timely manner and within budget
- Ensure all projects are completed flawlessly
- Work on projects independently
- Interpret installation requirements from project drawings
- Update daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings (asbuilts)
- Communicate necessary change orders to management for approval
- Perform tasks such as threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, layout, maintaining a clean work area, and using appropriate equipment
- Present weekly toolbox talks to employees
- Provide a safe working environment for employees
- Complete all training requirements (Safety, Certifications, etc.)
- Submit accurate timesheets on time
- Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate, and professional
- Manage inventory, review, update, and approve packing slips
- Ensure proper maintenance and care of equipment (trucks, lifts, tools, etc.)
- Keep jobsites clean and organized
- Ensure production efficiency and communicate with superintendent regarding budget vs. actual labor hours
- Support and ensure adherence to Company SOPs (Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc.)
- Maintain timeliness in job arrival, attendance, communication with supervisor, and paperwork
- Ensure customer satisfaction and respond to feedback for improvement
- Maintain quality control to reduce return trips and warranty work
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal/external customers
- Maintain positive interactions within the team and with the local office
- Actively participate in required team meetings
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Fire Sprinkler Foreman with leading team experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a fire sprinkler apprentice/fitter, preferred
- Knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems, including fabrication, materials, and joining methods
- Understanding of fire protection installation requirements
- Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
- Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes
- Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
- Demonstrate positive teamwork and ability to be a team leader and mentor
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
- Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
- Ability to take direction from upper management
- Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
- Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
- Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipe Fabrication
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Self-motivated
- Ambitious
- Interactive
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- NFPA 13 knowledge
- Code Compliance
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Foreman
- Team Lead
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- American Fire Sprinkler Association training program (preferred)
- Nicet II & III certification (preferred)
About the Company
- Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily