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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:- Oversee and manage fire sprinkler service projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinate field technicians, liaise with clients, ensure code compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
- Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDF's, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
- Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
- Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
- Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems
- Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
- Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
- Required to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
- Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.
- Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Education/Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Fire sprinkler design and AutoCad experience highly preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software - Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360 required.
- Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
- NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.
Other Duties:- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:- Job duties could require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Pay Range: Anticipated Close: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
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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