Fire Sprinkler Senior Foreman

Performance Fire Protection; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Fire Protection, LLC is seeking a Senior Foreman to lead a fire sprinkler crew in installing, maintaining, and inspecting water-based systems across NC, SC, and TN. The role emphasizes project leadership, safety, and on-time delivery, with mentorship for junior foremen and direct accountability to field supervision.

The position requires extensive foreman-level experience, strong communication skills, and adherence to OSHA regulations, with travel to multiple job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• NICET Level II inspection qualification or equivalent experience.
• North Carolina Inspection Technician License is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in direct fire protection system inspection.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a foreman installing automatic sprinkler systems.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required; OSHA 30-hour preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist assigned crew in fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining fire sprinkler piping.
• Direct and assist in overhead pipe installation including various sprinkler systems.
• Direct and assist in installing and servicing valves, devices and trims for risers and alarms.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Designers to execute construction plans.
• Ensure accurate reporting of hours worked and submission of timesheets.
• Ensure toolbox talks and inspection reports are completed weekly.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crew management

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

NICET Level II (inspections) or equivalent

North Carolina Inspection Technician License

OSHA 10-hour (OSHA 30-hour preferred)

Job description

Performance Fire Protection, LLC seeks motivated individuals looking to learn a skilled trade in the construction industry. Performance Fire has been in existence for over 22 years, and has a history of employing professional and reliable employees to perform the installation, repair, maintenance, and inspections of water-based fire sprinkler systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

We offer competitive pay, health benefits, paid vacation, and holidays.

Job Summary:

This position provides leadership, technical expertise, creativity, and professional skills to manage a fire sprinkler crew. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all fire sprinkler system installation activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to industry standards. Pipefitters and/or Helpers/Apprentices report to and are directly accountable to the Foreman. As the key point of contact for project details, the Senior Foreman is responsible for clear and timely communication with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the Senior Foreman is expected to mentor and train junior foremen, leveraging their experience to develop team skills and improve overall performance. Pipefitters and/or Helpers/Apprentices report directly to the Senior Foreman, who ensures their work meets both safety and quality requirements. This role demands proactive leadership in problem-solving, decision-making, and ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations and technical standards. This position requires an individual with extensive experience in fire sprinkler system installation and a demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage multiple aspects of a crew's operations.

Job Duties:

• Direct and assist assigned crew in fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining fire system sprinkler piping.
• Direct and assist in overhead pipe installation, including steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action and deluge, standpipe, and hose systems.
• Direct and assist in installing and servicing valves, devices and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre-action and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms
• Communicate with the Field Superintendent, Project Manager, Designers, etc. in a positive manner to properly execute all construction plans and processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all hours worked for each crew member, and forward completed timesheets to the office for processing.
• Ensure that all Toolbox Talks and Inspections Reports are completed weekly with your assigned crew, and that the completed reports are turned in along with time sheets.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget for labor and materials, within the quality standards of PFP, and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Ensure thesystem test is complete (with completed documentation) before final inspection with the authority having jurisdiction.
• Communicate all change orders to the Field Superintendent, including when said change orders are complete.
• Ensure all reimbursable travel time and expenses are accounted for accurately.
• Ensure crew members act professionally at each job site being respectful of other trades, contractors, service superintendents, and property owners.
• Ensure each service project is conducted safely according to any OSHA regulations or federal, state, or local laws.
• Ensure job material waste is minimized.
• Ensure the proper PPE is worn by each assigned crew member every day.
• Attend Company meetings as required.
• Maintain the physical appearance of any assigned company vehicle in a manner that reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship of PFP.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed above are not exhaustive and may not encompass all of the “essential duties” for purposes of the ADA. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties as long as the company does not suffer undue hardship.

Expected Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High levels of honesty and integrity.
• Self-reliant, requiring a minimum of direct supervision.
• Must be able to perform all duties safely on the job according to OSHA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including but not limited to, customers, service managers, architects, engineers, construction crews, field superintendents and field supervisors.
• Must be customer-focused at all times and provide the highest levels of customer service equal to or exceeding the quality of work we expect and provide at PFP.

Education and Skill Requirements:

• ·NICET Level II certification, or equivalent experience, in inspections is preferred; a North Carolina Inspection Technician License is mandatory.
• ·A minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience in direct fire protection system inspection with a variety of system types.
• ·This position requires a minimum offive (5) years’ experience performing as a foreman installing automatic sprinkler systems. Previous experience must demonstrate a proven record of accomplishment of effective leadership and crew management, effective communication, and execution of duties.
• ·Minimum OSHA 10-hour certification required, OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• ·The incumbent must be knowledgeable with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations.
• The primary language spoken within our business environment is English. The position requires that the individual have the ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) in English at a level sufficient for a variety of people to understand clearly.
• The individual must possess the ability to read and write at a sufficient level to identify, interpret, and comprehend various construction drawings and documents.
• The individual must possess the writing skills sufficient to make notations and complete reports during the construction process.
• The individual must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no significant violations.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements of the job require that this individual regularly stand, sit, walk, twist, reach, stoop, and speak. It also requires the capability of using hand and eye coordination. The position requires the individual to occasionally walk across rough, unfinished or unstable surfaces at construction sites, the ability to climb stairs and ladders, and the ability to stand and move in high or precarious places. The position requires the individual to regularly lift up to fifty (50) pounds, while occasionally lifting up to _75_ pounds.

The physical requirements of the job also require the individual tofrequently operate any power tools, hand tools, and man-lifts normally associated with the type of construction performed by PFP.

The physical senses of sight, hearing and speech are required. Vision requirements must be sufficient in order to read measurements from a tape measure or other small measuring tools and details from construction drawings.

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed at job sites in which working conditions will vary, requiring the individual to work in a variety of outdoor conditions. These conditions can include, but not limited to, hot, cool, cold, humid, rain, freezing rain, and possibly snow. Steel-toed boots, hard hats, protective gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs and reflective vests are required to be worn on the jobsite. Noise levels at job sites can be from moderate to very loud depending upon the type of construction or trades working at the time. This position requires daily travel to job sites. Travel time may be required (up to 10%) for overnight or away stay. The incumbent must adhere to company Policy and Procedures regarding dress code.

Authority:

The foreman directly supervises the helpers and/or pipefitters within their crew. They have the authority to recommend for hiring or termination of employment any direct reporting employees. The foreman has the authority to make purchases for necessary tools or job materials. All purchases require approval from the Manager. The service foreman has the authority to report to the Deficiency & Regional Manager and Vice Regional Manager, any safety hazard or safety violation based upon PFP’s actions or the actions of other trades or individuals at a job site.