Fire Sprinkler Foreman
About The Position
Responsible for leading and supervising fire sprinkler installation crews on active job sites; coordinating daily work activities, ensuring installations meet NFPA standards and project specifications, and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity in the field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supervise and direct fire sprinkler installers and fitters on job sites. Plan and assign daily work activities to meet project schedules. Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings. Ensure fire sprinkler systems are installed per NFPA standards and local codes. Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment needs with the superintendent and project manager. Conduct job site safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety policies. Inspect work quality and correct deficiencies. Support system testing, flushing, and final inspections. Communicate job progress, issues, and manpower needs to management. Train and mentor installers and apprentices.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 5+ years of fire sprinkler installation experience
- strong knowledge of fire sprinkler installation practices and NFPA standards
- ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Basic computer skills, email
- Frequent standing, walking, crouching/bending, climbing ladders, and working at heights
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- ability to work in confined spaces and variable weather conditions
- exposure to noise, dust, and construction environments
Nice To Haves
- previous lead fitter or foreman experience preferred
- NICET certification or trade-related certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct fire sprinkler installers and fitters on job sites.
- Plan and assign daily work activities to meet project schedules.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Ensure fire sprinkler systems are installed per NFPA standards and local codes.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment needs with the superintendent and project manager.
- Conduct job site safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
- Inspect work quality and correct deficiencies.
- Support system testing, flushing, and final inspections.
- Communicate job progress, issues, and manpower needs to management.
- Train and mentor installers and apprentices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
