Lead Fire Protection Inspector

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector Lead to provide technical oversight, planning, execution, and documentation of QC activities for fire sprinkler and alarm systems. You will ensure NFPA code compliance across design validation, submittals, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, coordinating submittals and drawings, traveling to client sites, and mentoring technicians on NFPA standards and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in commercial/industrial fire protection and life safety or related industry.
• Knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC) and regulations.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire protection and alarm plan across all project phases.
• Lead the execution of technical inspections and quality audits on fire protection and alarm systems.
• Coordinate review and approval of submittals, shop drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Perform inspections in daily field inspections, reporting, and documentation of compliance.
• Interface with field superintendents, system programmers, and subcontractors to resolve installation deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Commissioning Authority, General Contractor, and Owner’s Rep to schedule and execute final acceptance testing.
• Attend QA/QC, commissioning, and safety meetings; provide status updates and resolve escalated issues.
• Generate and maintain reports, test sheets, punch lists, and device tracking logs, closeout documentation, and final test results.
• Ensure traceability of all system components (model numbers, serials, batch codes).
• Mentor technicians and conduct ongoing training on NFPA requirements, inspection techniques, and system troubleshooting.
• Track quality KPIs, nonconformance trends, and ensure corrective/preventive actions are executed and logged.
• Verify contractor and in-house team adherence to code requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

Building Connect

Microsoft Project

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector Lead to provide technical oversight, planning, execution, and documentation of QC activities for fire sprinkler and alarm systems. You will ensure NFPA code compliance across design validation, submittals, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, coordinating submittals and drawings, traveling to client sites, and mentoring technicians on NFPA standards and troubleshooting.