Fire Protection Inspector

Shambaugh-; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector Lead to oversee technical planning, execution, and documentation of QA/QC for fire sprinkler and alarm systems. You’ll ensure compliance with NFPA, contract docs, and industry standards through design validation, submittals, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Join a leading contractor with travel to client sites as needed, mentoring others and driving defect resolution across all project phases.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial/industrial fire protection and life safety.
• Knowledge of NFPA/IFC/ADA/UL/IBC/IEC/NEC codes and ability to read drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore and MS Office.
• NICET certification preferred; willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection and alarm plan across project phases per codes and specs.
• Lead inspections and quality audits of fire protection systems.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, redlines, and as-built docs.
• Conduct daily field inspections, report compliance, and maintain logs.
• Coordinate with field teams, contractors, and commissioning authorities for testing.
• Attend QA/QC and safety meetings; provide status updates and resolve issues.
• Mentor technicians on NFPA requirements and system troubleshooting.
• Ensure traceability of all components and close out documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection is looking for a Fire Protection Inspector Lead. In this role you will be responsible for technical oversight, planning, execution, and documentation of quality control activities related to fire sprinkler and alarm systems. This role ensures compliance with NFPA codes, contract documents, and industry standards across all phases- from design validation and submittals through installation, testing, and commissioning.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire protection and alarm plan across all project phases, aligning with project specifications and codes.
• Lead the execution of technical inspections and quality audits on fire protection and alarm systems.
• Coordinate the review and approval of submittals, shop drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Perform inspections in daily field inspections, reporting, and documentation of compliance.
• Interface with field superintendents, system programmers, and subcontractors to resolve installation deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Commissioning Authority, General Contractor, and Owner's Rep to schedule and execute final acceptance testing.
• Attend QA/QC, commissioning, and safety meetings; provide status updates and resolve escalated issues.
• Generate and maintain reports, test sheets, punch lists, and device tracking logs, closeout documentation, and final test results.
• Ensure traceability of all system components (model numbers, serials, batch codes).
• Mentor technicians and conduct ongoing training on NFPA requirements, inspection techniques, and system troubleshooting.
• Track quality KPIs, nonconformance trends, and ensure corrective/preventive actions are executed and logged.
• Verify contractor and in-house team adherence to code requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor's degree, or higher education preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial/industrial fire protection and life safety or related industry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, Building Connect and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites.
• NICET-certified individuals preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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