Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer. The role involves designing and managing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Construction Management degree, NICET certification, and relevant experience in the construction industry.

Key responsibilities include creating detailed AutoCAD drawings, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring project compliance with safety and quality standards. The company offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Two years of successful construction industry experience with knowledge of the Fire Protection industry.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and project manage fire sprinkler systems for various building types.
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD and similar software.
• Coordinate with contractors and sub-contractors for project requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Construction Management degree or applicable degree from a technical school or college

NICET certification

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 specialize 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 Protection 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.

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 the 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 the company is meeting customers’ expectations
• Coordinate with other departments within offices 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 a timely manner
• Prepare and 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, approved 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

• Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification. 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
• Two years of successful construction industry experience with knowledge of the Fire Protection industry
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Two years’ experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Excellent communication skills-written and verbal
• Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug 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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