Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

pyebarkerfire; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading fire, life safety and security company seeking an experienced sprinkler design professional in Texas. You will create CAD drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IFC and IBC codes while coordinating material lists and project costs.

You will supervise field installations, mentor junior designers, and coordinate with AHJs to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job design and project management experience required

Responsibilities

• Create CAD design drawings and perform hydraulic calculations
• Interpret and apply Texas rules and NFPA/IFC/IBC codes
• Review shop drawings and coordinate material lists
• Supervise field installations and sign off on certificates
• Mentor junior designers and coordinate with AHJs
• Manage project costs and timelines
• Conduct site surveys, commissioning, and owner training
• Maintain records and support change orders and billing

Skills

Fire Sprinkler design

AutoCAD

Hydraulic calculations

Project management

Leadership

Field supervision

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Education

Texas RME-General license (license)

NICET Level III/IV certification

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• System Design & layout: Create CAD design drawings and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply Texas Department of Insurance (.gov) rules, NFPA, IFC, IBC, and local codes.
• Project Oversight: Review shop drawings, coordinate material lists, manage project costs, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Field Supervision: Supervise field installations, oversee system testing, and sign off on contractor's material and test certificates.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior sprinkler designers and coordinate with contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Material buyout and product selection
• Scheduling and labor coordination with both office and field personnel alike
• Document control, contract scope review and maintain records of the project for both current and future use
• Communicate and attend weekly design and project management meetings
• Cost management, including identifying changes to the project scope that impact costs as well as ensure change orders and billings are submitted and paid in a timely manner
• Assist with development, suitability and implementation of Risk Hazard Analyses
• Conduct site surveys, onsite commissioning and owners training
• Foster strong working relationships and rapport with customers, clients, subcontractors and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• Fire Sprinkler experience prederred.
• Must hold an active Texas RME-General license issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
• NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology / Automatic Sprinkler System Layout preferred.
• Strong expertise in AutoCAD and specialized layout software like HydraCAD, AutoSprink, and AutoCAD preferred.
• At least 5 years of job design and project management experience required
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other applicable degree from a technical school or college preferred
• Working knowledge of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems preferred, but not required
• NICET Water Based System I, II, or III preferred

Other Duties:

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

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

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.