Fire Sprinkler Superintendent

Summit Fire & Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Superintendent to lead all field activities for fire sprinkler installation. You will coordinate with the District office and foremen to ensure safety, quality, and on-time project completion.

Responsibilities include scheduling, material coordination, payroll review, safety training, and ongoing communication with customers and trades. OSHA 30 preferred; must read blueprints, operate computers, and travel locally as needed.

Qualifications

• High School, GED, or equivalent experience, required.
• OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred.
• 10 years' experience installing fire sprinkler systems, required.
• Customer service and billing experience, preferred.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer and tablet, use Microsoft office and read electronic blueprints, required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to travel locally 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all field activities from pre-con meeting to permit and overhead installation.
• Coordinate with sales, design, and GC for project timelines.
• Plan manpower and 3-month scheduling.
• Ensure materials, plans, and info reach Foreman and designated contacts.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for materials and deliveries.
• Purchase or rent equipment as needed for each job.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and report status.
• Follow up on punch-lists and obtain customer sign-offs.
• Report scheduling delays, personnel issues, and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Review time sheets and training records for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure field personnel comply with job requirements and tasks.
• Coordinate hiring with Recruiting for field personnel.
• Maintain company vehicle and tool inventories.
• Ensure safety training and documentation are maintained and accessible.
• Travel locally up to 90%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English language

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic blueprints

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fire Sprinkler Superintendent position is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and managing all field activities of fire sprinkler installation. Working with and through the District office, Field Superintendents are responsible for adhering to SFS's quality program including procedures and work instructions, especially as they relate to field activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Schedule all field activities, beginning with the pre-construction meeting (coordinate with sales and design personnel on completing the Preconstruction Package and Meeting Template) to scheduling the 5'-0 out (make sure we get a permit) to scheduling overhead installation (check for permit and approved plans). Visit job site regularly to push coordination of SFS work with other trades. This requires good communication with the customer and SFS's Design Manager.
• Schedule manpower each week using the Weekly Manpower Report and schedule all jobs over a 3-month period using the 3 Month Manpower Planning Report which is updated twice each month. Establish pipe on job dates based on project schedule.
• Get all material, plans, and information to the Foreman in charge before the job starts. Ensure contact with project GC/Superintendent to ensure they know you and the assigned Foreman are SFS's points of contact for the project.
• Coordination with SFS purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
• Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need.
• Participate in weekly progress report meetings to communicate the percent of the job roughed in, the percent of the job complete and the overall status of construction. Additionally, communicate the expected duration of rough in, duration of completion. Observe and communicate changes to the original design.
• Follow up on punch-lists and ensure the customer signs off when completed.
• Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and submitted on time in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure all assigned employees are complying with their job requirements and assigned tasks.
• Review all field employees per company policy. In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions and terminations are to be coordinated with the District Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files. Coordinate with Recruiting department for hiring of field personnel.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working order. If damaged, ensure that tools are labeled indicating their status. New tools purchases are to be coordinated with the District Manager. Ensure that each quarter, each Foreman completes a tool inventory checklist and reports any lost or stolen tools.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted in accordance with company policy. Ensure all field employees know where all related safety documentation are at all times on each project.
• Coordinate and ensure training for Sprinkler Foreman, Sprinkler Fitters and Sprinkler Apprentices is scheduled and conducted per company policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School, GED, or equivalent experience, required.
• OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 10 years' experience installing fire sprinkler systems, required.
• Customer service and billing experience, preferred.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer and tablet, use Microsoft office and read electronic blueprints, required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to travel locally 90% of the time.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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