Job Overview

sprinkler construction manager

job description

job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• oversee sprinkler installation projects
• order materials and equipment for projects
• oversee and manage financials for each project
• demonstrate management/leadership abilities including training, coaching and mentoring field personnel
• effective interaction with customers
• set and manage productivity and performance expectations for field personnel
• ensure that work outside scope is identified for change orders
• provide all appropriate field documentation to close out projects
• maintain schedule for installer and track hours assigned to projects
• provide accurate project status updates
• conduct regular job site safety audits, provide a safe working environment for all employees, maintain weekly tool box talks, and comply with all company safety practices
• interview and/or evaluate field personnel
• other duties as assigned

expectations:

• believe in, live, and support our mission statement, core values and business plan daily
• safety first

1. start each meeting with a safety topic
2. complete monthly jobsite visits/observations
3. hold team accountable for all safety initiatives
4. promote safe driving of company vehicles and personal vehicles (with car allowance) - self and team

• communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• understand and follow hr and safety initiatives and processes
• conduct weekly meetings with team - superintendents, administration, sales, design, etc.

1. update status on all jobs - materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
2. determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for construction/remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for service and inspections
3. confirm required payment terms on open jobs

• timely review and sign off on reports

1. active, inactive, greater than 50% profitability
2. liens and notices

• track and ensure profitability of department
• oversee change order management
• promote and track department growth - stretch goal of 20%/year (remodel, service, and inspections); department goals to be discussed annually
• support and ensure team adherence to all company sops - job set up, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, accounting processes, subcontractors, etc.
• ensure jobs are set up in the correct department - i.e. sc, sr, ss, sd, si, etc.
• ensure inventory control measures are in place for department
• ensure multiple bids for material purchasing optimization
• manage subcontractors and review/approve all subcontractor invoices prior to payment
• review budget vs. actual job costing details and review findings with department for improvement opportunities
• maximize labor production and efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• overhead review - semi-annual meetings with leadership
• maintain quality control in all aspects of the department
• ensure customer satisfaction and respond to customer satisfaction survey feedback improvement opportunities
• reduce turnover and increase retention within department
• training

1. input and development of training requirements
2. commitment to training at all levels for all team members

• be an expert on every aspect of your business/department

1. reports - sales, active/inactive, wip, liens and notices, unapproved change orders, etc.
2. operations - labor/productivity, materials purchasing
3. sales
4. administration
5. teamwork - maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, accounting, etc.

knowledge:

• must have knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems which includes fabrication of related piping and the various materials and applicable joining methods
• understand fire protection installation requirements
• ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
• minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent
• knowledgeable with nfpa 13 rules and all necessary codes
• nicet ii and iii certification preferred
• knowledge of p&l a plus
• experience or knowledge of excel

work experience:

• minimum of 5 years of field experience with fire sprinkler system installation
• minimum of 3 years or supervisory experience required

skills and competencies:

• ability to take direction from senior management
• accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
• self-motivated, ambitious, and interactive
• communicative, detail-oriented, and organized
• ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• proficient in the use of personal computer to include windows operating systems

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