What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Project Manager position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
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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
Benefits And Perks
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 service projects including 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 service reports, inspection 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.
- Ensure timely billing and help resolve any invoicing discrepancies.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
- Support marketing opportunities through sales calls, networking, and other market related information.
- Determine customer needs by conducting site surveys and communicate effectively to educate the customer.
- Own training of new systems as they become available.
- Work with customers to set up quarterly inspection schedules for the upcoming year.
- Send out inspection reports to Customers, AHJ’s, National Accounts Managers or others as required.
- Assist in billing inspection per office guidelines.
- Attend yearly education classes.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5 years minimum experience in the fire protection industry, with a focus on sprinkler systems.
- Project Management certifications (PMP, PgMP, CAPM) 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.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Office and field environment; occasional job site visits required.
- May need to work outside standard business hours to meet project deadlines or respond to emergencies.
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
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)