Fire Sprinkler Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose our values and each other and we believe in making our own luck creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985 WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity quality safety professionalism commitment.

What we offer:

• Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager and Designer

This individual will design coordinate and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial industrial and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time creating material stock listing analyzing changes and solving problems.

The salary range for this position is $65000-$70000 per year depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the projects sprinkler system
Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD AutoSprink or HydraCAD type programs
Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
Perform hydraulic calculations
Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers expectations
Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
Conduct long range project planning and scheduling
Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety quality productivity and profitability requirements
Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity
Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project
Identify changes in projects that impact cost schedule or labor requirements
Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner
Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
Assist/lead during field check stage of the project

Job Qualifications

Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
NICET certification required. Either In Training or NICET Level I II III or IV certified.
Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD AutoSprink HydraCAD or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
Supervisory experience is a plus
Three years experience in commercial industrial and residential design isrequired
Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
Willingto coordinate and work well with others
Possess excellent communication skills-written and verbal
Willingto pass apost-offerdrug test background and reference check

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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