Sprinkler Install Foreman

Hillerfire; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Boot allowance

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Foreman in Concord, NC to oversee the end-to-end installation of fire sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings. The role requires leading fitters, coordinating crews, and ensuring safety and code compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of fire sprinkler fitter experience, lead fitter exposure, and strong paperwork and communication skills to manage projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid State Driver’s License is required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a fire sprinkler fitter, ideally with lead fitter experience.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with upper management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork.
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner with other trades, customers, project managers, city officials, general contractors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of the fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Oversee the installation, service and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment.
• Direct and delegate tasks to fitters and helpers to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Direct or participate in trenching and repair of underground mains including backfilling and tamping.
• Ensure project results stay within budgets and productivity targets.
• Accurately complete and process paperwork as required by office and management systems.
• Ensure equipment and valves/pumps are installed per manufacturer requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate testing of the systems.
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in service, repair, and installation processes.
• Coordinate daily work schedules and direct daily tasks of assigned employees.
• Maintain open communication with the customer via email or phone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience as fire sprinkler fitter

Lead fitter experience

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Sprinkler Foreman. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Sprinkler Foreman is responsible for overseeing all aspects from start to finish of the installation of a fire sprinkler system. Additionally, the responsibility of the Sprinkler foreman to ensure the safe installation of these systems in commercial and residential buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the installation of the fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Oversee the installation, service and troubleshooting of the automatic fire sprinkler systems along with all its related equipment.
• Oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fitters and helpers as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed goals established by the Fire Sprinkler Manager or Superintendent.
• Direct and / or participate in the trenching and repair of underground mains including backfilling and tamping.
• Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets.
• Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/ electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems.
• Ensure that all equipment, including any specialty valves and fire pumps, are installed in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
• Conduct / coordinate necessary testing of the systems.
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and /or system installation.
• Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/ productivity of assigned employees.
• Maintain open communication with the customer and provide information to the customer as required via email, phone call, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location(s)

300 MANOR AVE SW, CONCORD , North Carolina 28025-5714 , United States

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid State Driver’s License
• A minimum of 4years’ experience as a fire sprinkler fitter is required, ideally with lead fitter experience.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with members of upper management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork.
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner with other trades, customers, project managers, city officials, general contractors, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices
• Capable of using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, grinding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers, and together, let’s make the world a safer place.