Lead Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Skilled Trades Partners; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation considered

Drug screen and background check

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in the Lexington, KY area. You will own projects from award through completion, coordinating with designers, field crews, and general contractors.

The ideal candidate has a field-led background, with experience as a sprinkler fitter, foreman, superintendent, designer, or project manager, and a solid understanding of NFPA 13 and fire protection standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fire sprinkler or fire protection experience preferred.
• Previous experience as Fire Sprinkler Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong ability to read and understand drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Solid understanding of NFPA 13 and applicable fire protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and industrial sprinkler projects from award to completion.
• Review scope, contracts, drawings, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate kickoff and turnover from estimating to operations.
• Work with designers on drawings, submittals, revisions, and field changes.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and labor scheduling.
• Schedule fitters and field crews; maintain client communication.
• Attend project meetings and report on progress and issues.
• Monitor labor hours, costs, and project profitability.
• Document change orders, RFIs, and closeout records.

Skills

Fire protection experience

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Budgeting

Education

NICET certification in Fire Protection / Water-Based Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in the Lexington, KY area. You will own projects from award through completion, coordinating with designers, field crews, and general contractors.

The ideal candidate has a field-led background, with experience as a sprinkler fitter, foreman, superintendent, designer, or project manager, and a solid understanding of NFPA 13 and fire protection standards.