Fire Sprinkler Superintendent/Operations Manager

GPAC - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Fire Sprinkler Superintendent/Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing sprinkler management operations, ensuring project designs are accurate, and leading teams in the installation of fire sprinkler systems across various construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a solid background in sprinkler systems and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with project management teams to ensure that the project design is accurate before work commences.
• Ordering and scheduling the delivery of all equipment needed for the project.
• Acting as the main point of communication between the main field and the office.
• Managing the work schedules and timecards for all field staff.
• Providing leadership to on-site staff, sub-contractors, and other parties.
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Ensuring that safety policies are strictly adhered to.
• Reviewing project progress to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Reporting results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Inspecting and maintaining the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Working in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Responding to emergency service calls.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
• Performing other duties assigned by management.
• Installing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
• Completion of all required weekly paperwork for CFP and as directed by the General Contractor for the job to which the crew is assigned.
• Communicating with the designer before making any design changes.
• Producing red-line drawings to turn into the designer.
• Attending project and coordination meetings as required.
• Documenting and reporting water damage, injuries, and/or accidents immediately when an incident occurs.
• Adhering to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Company Safety Policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in email.
• Tox Screen, Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required; overtime may be required.
• Communication skills.
• Experience as a Fire Sprinkler Superintendent.
• Experience with commercial, residential, and/or industrial construction sprinkler projects.
• Proven knowledge of relevant NFPA codes.
• Ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• NICET II/III certification (not fully required).
• Field Experience or Operations Experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance