Traveling Sprinkler Foreman (Southeast)

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Traveling Sprinkler Foremen (Southeast) to lead fire protection installations and drive quality on diverse field projects.

Locations include Birmingham, AL; Concord, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Knoxville, TN; Blacksburg, VA. In this role you’ll lead sprinkler piping installations, oversee hydrostatic tests, and ensure NFPA-compliant work while mentoring crew members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and local codes.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive customer service attitude.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead layout and installation of sprinkler piping systems, fire pumps, and associated components across commercial and industrial projects.
• Execute installation of valves, hangers, and sprinklers while ensuring alignment with specifications and system design.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing and system checks to confirm performance and readiness.
• Interpret fire protection drawings, specifications, and NFPA codes to drive compliant installations.
• Guide crews in the field with a focus on safety and quality.
• Support AHJ inspections and ensure systems are ready for approval.
• Mentor junior technicians to build team capability and consistency in execution.

Skills

Fire protection

Field leadership

Blueprint reading

NFPA standards

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Us

Take the Lead in the Field as a Traveling Sprinkler Foreman (Southeast) — Install, Inspect, Safeguard

Are you a highly skilled fire protection technician ready to take ownership of complex sprinkler system installations and drive quality execution in the field? Do you thrive in hands‑on environments where precision, safety, and problem‑solving directly impact building performance and community protection?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Traveling Sprinkler Foremen (Southeast) to join our Fire Protection Services Team at any of the following locations: Birmingham, AL; Concord, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Knoxville, TN; or Blacksburg, VA. In this role, you’ll bring advanced technical expertise to the job site—leading installations, supporting project delivery, and helping ensure every system performs flawlessly when it matters most.

What You’ll Do

• Lead layout and installation of sprinkler piping systems, fire pumps, and associated components across commercial and industrial projects


• Execute installation of valves, hangers, and sprinklers while ensuring alignment with specifications and system design


• Conduct hydrostatic testing and system checks to confirm performance, identify deficiencies, and support system readiness


• Interpret fire protection drawings, specifications, and NFPA codes to drive accurate and compliant installations


• Guide crews in the field while maintaining safety and quality standards


• Support AHJ inspections and ensure systems are ready for approval


• Support and mentor junior technicians in the field, helping build team capability and consistency in execution

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler installation experience required


• Strong knowledge of the fire protection industry including NFPA standards and local codes


• Proficiency in reading blueprints and redline fabrication drawings


• Strong working knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems


• Excellent communication skills and a positive customer service attitude


• Ability to work independently, adapt to various physical work environments, and lift heavy objects


• Valid driver’s license required with a willingness to travel as needed


• OSHA 30 training required or must obtain within 30 days of employment

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Play a hands‑on role in protecting buildings, assets, and communities through critical fire protection systems


• Expand your technical expertise by working on diverse, high‑impact commercial and industrial projects


• Grow your career within a collaborative environment that supports field leadership and skill development

Curious about the impactful work our Fire Protection Services team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safety by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/fire-protection/.

Salary Range

$26.00 - $32.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.