Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Texas seeks a Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer to oversee the design and management of fire sprinkler systems in various construction projects. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management, NICET certification, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The role requires coordinating with subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining project schedules. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills essential. This position offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years successful construction industry experience.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents to design sprinkler systems.
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
• Monitor projects for safety and quality compliance.
• Administer construction contracts and approve work quality.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Construction Management degree

NICET certification

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer at Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). This role will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. 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. The 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
• 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, 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

• 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
• Three years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Three 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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