Fire Protection Trade Manager - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee

Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee

Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00

Life Insurance Plan ($0.00

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous

Health Savings Plan with Generous

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Trade Manager to lead field supervision on commercial projects.

You will oversee fire protection crews, ensure work meets design and safety standards, and mentor foremen, fitters, mechanics, and apprentices to improve workmanship and productivity. The role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to coordinate across planning, scheduling, and engineering functions across multiple sites.

Qualifications

10+ years in commercial fire protection supervision and field work.
Proficiency in fire protection field supervision.
Strong safety records and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Oversee fire protection field manpower to ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
Supervise daily fire protection field personnel transferring between jobs to maintain quality and productivity.
Document changes and issues; relay information; act as a team leader.
Communicate with Construction team on open issues and progress during planning and build phases.
Focus on output quality to meet company vision goals.

Skills

Fire protection supervision

Safety standards

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Driving record

Field trade work

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
Vision Insurance Plan
401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

Summary/Objective

Leads and oversees the fire protection field installation process for New Construction projects, with a hands-on, teacher-and-coach leadership approach. Responsible for ensuring fire protection systems are installed correctly, safely, and efficiently in accordance with design documents, codes, ACI standards, and project schedules. Actively mentor's foreman, fitters, mechanics, and apprentices by providing clear instruction, field training, and constructive feedback to continuously improve workmanship, productivity and professional development.

Essential Functions

Oversee fire protection field manpower to ensure construction efforts on fire protection projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
Oversee all day to day fire protection field personnel transferring from jobs to ensure quality, standards, and productivity
Ensures that changes and problems are documented and relayed and serves as a team member and leader
Communicates with Construction team regarding open issues and progress during planning phases and build process
Focus on quality of output to meet the goals of the vision of the company
Establish and maintain standards within the department
Oversee and responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training fire protection employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety or HR
Oversee total fire protection field trade construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
Ensures all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are followed by the fire protection field staff
Maintain fire protection field personnel log and documentation files
Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

Yes

Required

10 years of commercial fire protection supervision and 10 years of hands on fire protection trade work and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
Proficiency in fire protection field supervision
High regard for safety standards with organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of fire protection system installation
Eagerness to take on challenges and work through adversity is necessary
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
Clean driving record
Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned, to include working varying schedules that may require extended hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) and require client-specific safety standards

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but is not limited to the following:

May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness
May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights

Physical Demands

This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

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