Entry Level Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching up to 3%

Employee stock purchase plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection in Sparks, NV is seeking an Entry Level Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager to design, coordinate, and manage sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

The role involves creating detailed drawings with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD, compiling material lists, performing hydraulic calculations, and developing preliminary schedules while coordinating with subcontractors and owners to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• NICET certification required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD.
• Three years' experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review contract docs and coordinate with sub-contractors to design sprinkler systems.
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD/AutoSprink/HydraCAD.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for projects.
• Develop initial project schedules and material lists.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and profitability on projects.
• Oversee field labor and staffing for assigned projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

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

Entry Level Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s 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
• Forecast future manpower requirements
• Oversee work of subcontractors
• Ensure work complies with codes and permits
• Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
• Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
• Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices

Job Qualifications

• NICET certification required. Either "In Traning", or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Three years' experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

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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