Fire Sprinkler Foreman

pyebarkerfire; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks a Fire Sprinkler Foreman to oversee complete sprinkler system installations across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You will manage technicians and fitters on site, ensuring flawless execution from drawings to commissioning.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of pipefitting and fire codes, and ability to coordinate with the Fire Sprinkler Manager to meet deadlines. A valid driver's license and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of pipefitting and fire protection codes.
• Must hold valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lead a team and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Interpret installation details from project drawings accurately.
• Delegate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants to meet deadlines.
• Install and test fire suppression equipment per plans and site requirements.
• Communicate design changes to fit site requirements.
• Maintain daily installation progress notes and site paperwork.
• Instruct and train helpers and apprentices on basic processes.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Project supervision

Communication

Fire codes

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Fire sprinkler foreman are responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They manage specific installation projects assigned to them by the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Foremen oversee the technicians, installation fitters, and assistants working at the site. They ensure the entire installation process is done flawlessly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fire sprinkler foremen use project drawings to interpret installation requirement details accurately and entirely.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire sprinkler manager.
• Install and test installation of fire suppression equipment in new or retrofit construction projects
• Follow designed plans, communicates needed design change to fit actual site requirements
• Be responsible for materials delivered to site and for minor fabrication on job site.
• In charge of updating daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings.
• If a change to the order is necessary, they bring it to the attention of the manager.
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process or service, repair, and/or system installation
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Use hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Working knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.
• Must hold valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record to be approved to drive company vehicle.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values - customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment - that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what's right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.