Fire Sprinkler Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

Fire Sprinkler Assistant Project Manager / Project ManagerLocation: Clayton, NCPay: $28.25–$34.00 per hour + quarterly bonus/profit-sharing opportunityJob Type: Full-time, On-siteSchedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PMAbout Associated Fire ProtectionAssociated Fire Protection has provided fire protection solutions since 1973. From our Clayton, NC location, our team designs, fabricates, installs, inspects, and services fire protection systems for commercial and industrial customers throughout North Carolina.As AFP continues to grow, we are interested in meeting experienced fire sprinkler professionals who are ready to take the next step from technical design into project leadership.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with a strong technical design foundation.This is not a purely administrative construction PM position. The ideal candidate understands fire sprinkler design, hydraulic calculations, NFPA requirements, constructability, fabrication, field coordination, and the complete lifecycle of a sprinkler project.Depending on experience, the successful candidate may join AFP as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager I.The APM position is AFP's developmental bridge between senior design and full project management, while PM I independently owns project execution and financial performance from turnover through closeout.What You'll DoManage and/or support commercial and industrial fire sprinkler projects.Continue providing technical fire sprinkler design expertise.Review contracts, specifications, scopes, qualifications, and exclusions.Coordinate design, permitting, fabrication, and installation schedules.Perform and/or review hydraulic calculations.Review drawings for code compliance and constructability.Manage RFIs, submittals, ASIs, change orders, and project documentation.Coordinate directly with General Contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and AHJs.Communicate with field foremen and resolve installation questions.Track project milestones and identify potential delays.Support or manage project budgets and cost performance.Identify and document change-order opportunities.Coordinate fabrication releases and material requirements.Lead or participate in project meetings.Support Designers and developing team members.Ensure projects move successfully from turnover through closeout.At the PM I level, responsibilities expand to include independent project ownership, financial accountability, resource planning, change-order management, customer leadership, quality assurance, and protection of project profitability.What We're Looking ForStrong background in fire sprinkler system design.Approximately 4+ years of relevant industry experience for APM-level consideration.Approximately 5+ years of combined sprinkler design/project-management experience preferred for PM I.AutoCAD experience.HydraCAD/HydraCALC experience.Knowledge of NFPA 13.Understanding of hydraulic calculations.Ability to read contracts, specifications, and construction documents.Strong project organization and scheduling skills.Professional customer communication.Ability to identify and solve problems independently.Strong accountability, leadership, and teamwork.Preferred QualificationsNICET Level II or higher.Progress toward NICET Level III.NFPA 14 and NFPA 20 experience.Fire pump and standpipe experience.Seismic bracing knowledge.Commercial and industrial project-management experience.Experience managing change orders, budgets, schedules, and customer relationships.Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to other designers.AFP's formal APM and PM I specifications require NICET Level II, with continued Level III development expected at these levels.CompensationCompensation will depend on experience and position level:Assistant Project Manager: $28.25–$29.75/hourProject Manager I: $30.00–$34.00/hourAdditional quarterly discretionary bonus/profit-sharing opportunities are available based on company profitability.Why AFP?Four-day Monday–Thursday workweekStandard three-day weekends100% employer-paid employee base medical premium when enrolledDental and vision insurance401(k) and Roth with company matchPaid holidaysPTO eligibility based on hiring level/offerLife and disability optionsQuarterly discretionary bonus/profit-sharing opportunityWeekly payLimited travelStructured professional-development programContinued NICET developmentAnnual performance reviewsClear path for continued advancementStable company serving the industry since 1973Build Your Career With AFPAFP is looking for people who value Integrity, Courteousness, Accountability, and Commitment to Excellence.Technical experience matters, but so do attitude, effort, communication, and the desire to build a long-term career. If you're an experienced sprinkler professional who has outgrown your current position or is ready for more project responsibility, we want to hear from you.