Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead field installation crews and ensure highquality codecompliant fire sprinkler system installations. This role requires a knowledgeable organized and safetydriven leader who can manage people materials and daily production while maintaining strong communication with project managers inspectors and general contractors.
Position Overview
The Fire Sprinkler Foreman oversees all onsite installation activities for commercial industrial and residential fire sprinkler projects. This includes coordinating manpower reading plans ensuring proper installation methods maintaining safety standards and delivering work on schedule. The ideal candidate is a handson leader who understands NFPA requirements anticipates project needs and keeps crews productive and aligned.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire sprinkler installation crews on commercial industrial and residential projects.
- Read and interpret plans specifications and NFPA codes.
- Plan daily work set production goals and maintain job pacing.
- Ensure proper installation of piping hangers heads valves and related components.
- Coordinate materials tools equipment inspections and subcontractors.
- Maintain strict safety standards and enforce company and OSHA requirements.
- Communicate progress issues and needs with project managers and inspectors.
- Troubleshoot installation challenges and ensure highquality workmanship.
- Complete daily reports track production and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications
- 5 years of fire sprinkler installation experience; foreman or lead installer experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards fire codes and proper installation practices.
- Ability to read blueprints layout systems and plan work efficiently.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage crews and maintain productivity.
- Experience with steel CPVC and other fire sprinkler piping systems.
- Strong communication problemsolving and organizational abilities.
- Valid drivers license; ability to travel to job sites as needed.
- NICET certification is a plus.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Fire Sprinkler Foreman delivers safe codecompliant installations keeps crews productive anticipates material and inspection needs solves problems early and maintains strong communication throughout the project.
About Company
Cogent Analytics is a business consulting firm, which provides powerful solutions to the American small business owner.