Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager

• Conduct, integrity, morale & outlook must always be positive. You are the role model for our Sprinkler Field Employees – Leadership is the key.
• Be a constant recruiter of talent within your marketplace.
• Recognize the need and hire field staff based on our business needs.
• Lead apprentice training program and other needed training for field staff.
• Attend Required Meetings – Weekly (WIP, Forecasting, Labor Planning and Invoicing). Be prepared with project information prior to arriving at the meeting.
• Ensure Sprinkler Operations Processes and Tollgates are followed.
• Conduct site surveys on retrofit projects before pre-bid review.
• Work with sales team to establish pre-bid deliverables (RFP, Specs, Plans – Including Layout drawings with our Estimating notes, SET Estimate Sheets, Project Schedule, etc.)
• Participate in Pre-Bid Reviews to provide estimated labor hours, mix-rates, and equipment costs and your plan for lift equipment and the timing based on the scope.
• Work with salesman to create a clear SOW Scope of Work in proposal. Make sure you agree with what is submitted.
• Obtain project schedules and visit project sites to establish POJ dates.
• Create WPR/labor tracking for projects that have >240 installation hours.
• Set clear expectations and goals for each project.
• Use WPR and Daily Reports to help monitor labor productivity and performance.
• Maintain WIP labor planning with a 3-6 month look ahead depending on available backlog.
• Manage labor force to ensure adequate manpower is available to man the project at optimal time.
• Ensure that Foreman complete all required paperwork accurately and completely.
• Review all projects at 25%, 50%, 75% & 90% of installation hours used to ensure our hours -to- complete are accurate for all lines and in line with our actual completion progress.
• Ensure that field staff are properly trained for the systems we are installing.
• Ensure your field staff have the proper tools and keep a tools inventory.
• Review field timesheets for accuracy and approval.
• Issue subcontracts with a complete SOW (Scope of Work) to subcontractors when used – make sure subcontractor has a certificate of insurance on file
• Manage subcontractors when used – track their hours the same way we should be tracking our own labor – they work for us.
• Ensure quality code compliant systems are being installed.
• Establish operating standards to increase customer experience and department profitability.
• Anticipate risk and take appropriate action to mitigate department and project impact.
• Work with deign to determine routing, hanging and connecting methods. Participate in field checks.
• Communicate with our customers and attend project meetings.
• Work with inside Project or Design assistant to ensure material/equipment are ordered accurately and manage open PO’s to ensure timely receipt of invoices thru communication or providing packing slips from product shipped to the site.
• Ensure the multi-bid and sprinkler procurement processes are followed.
• Support Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure we are meeting our customers’ expectations.
• Manage and track all project related costs – Assist in Material tracking according to the internal process set up by district to track material costs versus estimated, track lift and rental equipment versus what was estimated.
• Submit pencil copy or assist Project Coordinator for accurate information for the Schedule of Values (SOV) for approval prior to billing for all contracting work.
• Review and submit incentive requests for foreman – review after close of the project – communicate this to the Operations Manager with necessary paperwork completed.
• Develop and implement personal Development Plans for all field employees.
• Know your Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial P&L Goals - Must Drive Results.
• Ensure Safety Culture; you are accountable for employee compliance with the corporate and project safety programs.
• Lead quarterly safety training.
• Continuous Training – teach and develop your team.

• Three to five years' experience in the fire protection industry.
• Pass a post-offer drug test, background, and reference check.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willingness to learn & utilize personal computers to include operating systems such as Windows Office – Excel and Word programs.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 13, and local building codes.
• Proficiency in project management software.

• 401(k) / 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance 
• Company vehicle or allowance 
• Company phone or allowance 
• Company credit card for business expenses
• Fuel Card
• Logo attire
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay 
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Accident & critical illness benefits     
• Hospital indemnity benefits 
• Pet insurance 
• Wellness benefits     

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