Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection Company; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Profit sharing

PTO, parental leave, paid pregnancy/LO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Employer paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Company is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager to design, coordinate, and manage sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will create finished representations using CAD tools and handle initial project planning including schedules, material lists, and change management.

The role requires controlling project timelines, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring quality and safety standards across all phases.

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or equivalent technical degree.
• NICET certification required (In Training or Level I-IV).
• Minimum 3 years fire sprinkler design and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and coordinate with subcontractors and GC/owner to gather sprinkler design data.
• Create detailed drawings using AutoCAD/AutoSprink/HydraCAD.
• Develop material stock lists and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Schedule preliminary project work and manage staffing across projects.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, and labor to meet goals.
• Lead field personnel and ensure compliance with codes and permits.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Freehand drafting

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

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 specializes 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 Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

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 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
• 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
• Preference of at least two (2) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
• NICET certification required. 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
• Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Possess excellent a communication skills-written and verbal
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background, and reference check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

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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All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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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