Lead Sprinkler Fitter: Field Foreman in Fire Protection

DC Goodman and Sons; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid training

Job summary

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Sprinkler Fitter Foreman in Huntingdon, PA for a hands-on field leadership role on commercial and institutional projects. You will lead the crew from layout to final inspection, ensuring safety, quality, and code compliance.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with trades, and mentor junior fitters while maintaining strict standards. The role requires 5–8+ years of installation experience and NICET certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of hands-on fire sprinkler installation including lead or foreman responsibilities.
• Read and interpret fire protection blueprints and hydraulic calculations.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; valid driver’s license.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade job sites and managing crew schedules.
• NICET Level I or II certification a plus.
• Experience with both new installation and service/repair on existing systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of sprinkler fitters on commercial/institutional projects.
• Read fire protection blueprints and hydraulic calculations to plan layout.
• Install, modify, and repair wet, dry, pre-action, and standpipe systems.
• Train and mentor junior fitters and apprentices on installation techniques.
• Coordinate installation schedule with other trades on-site.
• Inspect and test work to NFPA standards and AHJ inspections.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repairs when needed.
• Enforce safety practices and track crew hours and progress.

Skills

Foreman experience

Blueprint reading

OSHA 10/30

Driver's license

Multi-trade coordination

Lead field crew

Education

NICET certification - water-based

Job description

D.C. Goodman & Sons is seeking a Sprinkler Fitter Foreman in Huntingdon, PA for a hands-on field leadership role on commercial and institutional projects. You will lead the crew from layout to final inspection, ensuring safety, quality, and code compliance.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with trades, and mentor junior fitters while maintaining strict standards. The role requires 5–8+ years of installation experience and NICET certification is a plus.