Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

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The Fire Sprinkler Project Manager will oversee and manage fire sprinkler service projects from inception to completion. This individual will coordinate field technicians, liaise with clients, ensure code compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of fire protection systems, project management experience, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple fire sprinkler projects including installations, repairs, maintenance, retrofits, and inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, technicians, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and performance.
• Ensure work complies with applicable NFPA codes, AHJ regulations, and safety standards.
• Coordinate material procurement, subcontractor scheduling, and field service dispatching.
• Maintain accurate records including reports, forms, and customer documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions for system deficiencies.
• Support sales efforts by identifying service opportunities and providing recommendations.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments: reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Follows all OSHA standards and laws.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• 5 years minimum experience in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
• Project Management certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven project management experience, ideally in a service-based environment.
• NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems (preferred).
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, ServiceTrade, etc.).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay Rate:

• $75k - $125k annually (DOE)

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer