Lead Fire Protection Inspector — NFPA & QC Expert

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Goodlettsville (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 quality control activities for fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA codes and industry standards across all project phases, from design validation to commissioning, while coordinating with field teams and the commissioning authority. This position requires travel to client sites and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial/industrial fire protection and life safety.
• Knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, Building Connect, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work extended hours as needed.
• NICET-certified individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire protection and alarm plan across all project phases, aligning with project specifications and codes.
• Lead the execution of technical inspections and quality audits on fire protection and alarm systems.
• Coordinate the 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 logged.
• Verify contractor and in-house team adherence to code requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed.

Skills

NFPA/IFC/ADA/UL/IBC/IEC/NEC knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

Field inspections

Mentoring technicians

Travel to client sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

Building Connect

Microsoft Project

Job description

Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector Lead to provide technical oversight, planning, execution, and documentation of quality control activities for fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA codes and industry standards across all project phases, from design validation to commissioning, while coordinating with field teams and the commissioning authority. This position requires travel to client sites and extended hours as needed.