Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection Co.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. They 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 analytical thinking and problem-solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs
• Create a stock list for all materials 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 the office to ensure the 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 the field labor force of the 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
• Ensure 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 the field check stage of the project
• Forecast future manpower requirements
• Oversee the work of subcontractors
• Ensure work complies with codes and permits
• Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
• Report to the 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 successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Two years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred
• Detail-oriented and skilled in freehand 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