Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

2 weeks ago


Hayward, California, United States Western States Fire Protection Full time
Job Title: Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and project managing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
  • Determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities through analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs
  • Create 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 and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
  • Coordinate with other departments within 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 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 manpower requirements
  • Oversee work of subcontractors
  • Ensure work complies with codes and permits
  • Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
  • Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
  • Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
Requirements:
  • Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
  • NICET certification required. Either "In Training", or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
  • 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
  • Three years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
  • Three years experience in commercial. industrial, and residential design is preferred
  • Must be detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
  • Willing to coordinate and work well with others
  • Excellent communication skills-written and verbal
  • Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Western States Fire Protection is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.



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