Lead Fire Sprinkler Foreman – On-Site Craft Leader

Inch & Co; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead crews installing, modifying, and maintaining commercial and institutional sprinkler systems. You will read blueprints, direct field crews, and ensure installations meet NFPA and code requirements on site.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of hands-on fire sprinkler experience, OSHA certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate multi-trade activities to deliver safe, on-time projects.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of hands-on fire sprinkler installation experience.
• Ability to read fire protection blueprints and hydraulic calculations.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of sprinkler fitters on commercial/institutional projects.
• Read and interpret fire protection blueprints, hydraulic calculations, and specs to plan layout and installation sequencing.
• Install, modify, and repair wet, dry, pre-action, and standpipe sprinkler systems, including piping, hangers, valves, and heads.
• Coordinate installation schedule and sequencing with other trades on-site.
• Inspect and test completed work to ensure it meets NFPA standards and local fire code.
• Respond to service calls and occasional emergency repairs on existing sprinkler systems.
• Track crew hours, material usage, and job progress; communicate delays or issues to management.
• Enforce jobsite safety practices and ensure crew compliance with OSHA standards.
• Train and mentor junior fitters and apprentices on proper installation techniques and code requirements.
• Liaise with facility managers and inspectors on active job sites.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Fire sprinkler systems

Safety compliance

Field troubleshooting

Job description

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead crews installing, modifying, and maintaining commercial and institutional sprinkler systems. You will read blueprints, direct field crews, and ensure installations meet NFPA and code requirements on site.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of hands-on fire sprinkler experience, OSHA certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate multi-trade activities to deliver safe, on-time projects.