Fire Sprinkler Project Manager / Lead Designer

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager / Lead Designer

San Antonio, TX

American Fire Protection Group (AFPG) is a people-first company with a proven track record of investing in our teammates. Our purpose of “Building Great Leaders” is at the forefront of everything we do.

AFPG is powered by APi Group – a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. Being a part of an organization like APi Group has many benefits, including highly competitive pay, industry leading benefits and perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

We often hear companies claim they are a “family” not just a “company.” We strive to be a company that prioritizes the family YOU already have waiting for you at home. Creating a healthy work-life balance and ensuring everyone makes it home safely is our top priority.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Health, Dental, Vision and More
• 401(k) Plan – Matching %
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Define your career goals and create a plan that make the goals attainable
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer Paid Life Insurance

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager / Lead Designer Position

This individual will design, coordinate, and manage fire sprinkler systems projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. They will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating the material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

This position has a salary range of $35 to $45 per hour depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.
• Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs.
• BIM Modeling Software
• Create a stock list for all material required throughout the project.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
• Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use.
• Develop positive, lasting relationships with customers to ensure the company is meeting customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate with other departments within the office to ensure proper handover of job information.
• Conduct long range project planning and scheduling.

• Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements.
• Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity.
• Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project.
• Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project.
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.
• Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow.
• Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines.
• Assist/lead during field check stage of the project.
• Forecast future workforce requirements.
• Oversee work of subcontractors.

Job Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or other applicable degree from a technical school or college.
• NICET certification required. NICET Level III (minimum) or IV certified.
• Texas RME License or ability to acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
• Five years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to train and lead other design team members, as necessary.
• Five years' experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred.

• Must be detail-oriented and skilled in freehand and mechanical lettering and drawing.
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference checks.

Please visit www.afpgusa.com/careers for more information or to see all job openings.

American Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants with American Fire Protection Group and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.