Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Protection Project Manager and Designer

This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she 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 material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

Job 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

Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities

Design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems using AutoSPRINK, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit 3D design software.

Create stock list for all material required throughout the project

Perform hydraulic calculations

Mentor and assist in training new designers and project managers

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

Prepare and 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

Job Qualifications

Engineering (ME, EE, IE, CE) or Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college is preferred

NICET certification Level III or IV or P.E. in Fire Protection.

Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software

Extensive construction knowledge

Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

Minimum of four years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry

Supervisory experience is a plus

Self-motivated individual

Critical thinking and detail-oriented

Ability 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

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on experience.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company 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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor