Project Manager Wet Fire Systems

We are a small, family owned business who has been running for almost 30 years. We’re looking for a practical, organised Project Manager to join our Team and help deliver our wet fire protection projects.

This role would suit an experienced project manager with a sprinkler fitting background, or a sprinkler fitter ready to take the next step into project management. You’ll need to understand the work on site, plan ahead, be a team player and help organise materials and up to date documentation.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing project schedules, site requirements and day-to-day coordination.
• Reading drawings and completing accurate material take-offs from tender drawings and construction issue drawings. Includes involvement in tendering estimation.
• Ordering materials and coordinating deliveries.
• Working with site teams, builders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining SWMS and other project safety documentation.
• Tracking progress, evaluating variations, and identifying issues early.
• Keeping project records organised and coordinating handover documentation including Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
• Commissioning of fire pumps and wet fire systems along with the documentation required, as well as minor tasks to help completion of projects
• Supporting safe work practices and a high standard of workmanship.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in sprinkler installation and other wet fire protection, ideally with a sprinkler fitting trade qualification.
• Project management or site supervision experience, or the capability to step into the role.
• The ability to read plans, understand project scope and carry out material take-offs.
• A sound understanding of SWMS and site safety documentation.
• Strong organisation, communication and follow-through.
• Confidence using email, spreadsheets and project documentation systems.
• A practical approach to solving problems and managing competing priorities. Being a small business, must be able to multi-task and be good a switching tasks in order of priorities.

We offer a very competitive salary (depending on experience) plus super, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to take ownership of projects within our small Team. We work on a diverse range of projects, having the ability to carry out in house design, so there is plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge in the future.