Project Manager – Fire Sprinkler

Company Overview:

At Piper Fire Protection, a Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today!

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**

Job Summary:
Piper Fire Protection’s Clearwater, FL branch is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of fire sprinkler projects from initiation through completion.

The Project Manager will work closely with sales, design, and operations teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards. Key responsibilities include defining project stages, monitoring progress, and addressing any critical issues that could impact successful and timely completion. This position reports directly to the Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of construction procedures, material requirements, specifications, and project management principles.
• Collaborate with the sales team regularly to support the bidding process and identify potential project issues.
• Develop accurate project schedules and define project-specific requirements; communicate findings to the Operations Team for fitter staffing needs.
• Attend regular WIP (Work in Progress) meetings, prepared with project updates and action items as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams on assigned projects, ensuring regular documented customer communications.
• Review contracts for compliance with safety standards, operational needs, and invoicing requirements.
• Create and track purchase orders (POs) for assigned projects.
• Monitor projects in accordance with established guidelines to ensure efficient and timely completion.
• Maintain up-to-date project information within operational systems.
• Communicate project-specific requirements clearly to team members.
• Identify change orders and process them within 24 hours of notification.
• Complete project invoicing as required.
• Contact customers promptly upon booking to confirm project details, requirements, and provide points of contact.
• Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by job duties.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the fire protection industry, including at least 2 years as a Project Manager specializing in fire sprinkler projects/service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across multiple levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET Certification in Fire Sprinkler Preferred.

Safety Requirements:
All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

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