Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

About AFS

American Fire Systems has been in business for 24 years, selling, designing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems in Texas for some of the nation’s largest high-end multi-family developers. Specializing in fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire pumps & fire extinguishers, AFS is pursuing new verticals, new services, and new markets to aggressively augment its growth. Now pursuing fire protection opportunities in Commercial, Industrial, Government, Education (K-12) & Healthcare, as well as the Multi-Family, AFS has also expanded into the Security field and now offers expertise in selling, designing, installing, and servicing CCTV & Security Alarms, Access Control systems, and monitoring services for both Security and Fire Alarm. These initiatives demand acquiring and developing new talent and ambitious team members who want a burgeoning career in the industry with a company intent on future growth.

Not only is American Fire Systems continuing to grow in its offerings, they are also increasing its reach. While holding a significant market share in the greater Houston area, AFS has recently opened offices in Austin/San Antonio/Dallas/Fort Worth markets.

About the Role

This role reports to the Branch Manager and is in Dallas, TX. AFS is looking for Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for immediate opportunities in the Contract department. The preferred candidate will manage all logistical and customer service aspects of the fire sprinkler system installation for commercial, industrial, and multi-home buildings.

What you’ll do (day to day)

• Track the progress of projects
• Work to ensure projects meet time and budget requirements.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned project.
• Read and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications.
• Write, coordinate, and make presentations.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Review construction contract documents.
• Through use of analytical thinking and problem-solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
• Create a stock list for all materials required throughout the project.
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
• Conduct long-range project planning and scheduling.
• Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements.
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.
• Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed promptly.
• Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 2+ years fire sprinkler project management experience.
• Current field experience with the installation of steel and CPVC in the commercial or multi-family residential verticals.
• General MS Office skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Degree in building construction OR the equivalent field experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills.
• Must be willing to travel as required to project field locations.
• Decision making ability and leadership skills.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 7:00AM – 4:00PM.

Why join us?

We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. We offer:

• 100% Employer paid health, dental and vision programs for employee.
• Personal time-off.
• 401(K) match.
• Merit advancement opportunities.
• Career development & training.
• Pay scale is $25-32hr

*American Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 2 years (Preferred)
• AutoSprink: 1 year (Preferred)
• HydraCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RME-I (Preferred)
• RME-G (Preferred)

Work Location: In person