| Location | Schertz, TX |
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 offerHealth Life Dental and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistant ProgramFlex Spending FSA Cafeteria Plan and HSA401k Plan - Matching up to 3Employee Stock Purchase PlanProfit Sharing PlanPaid Time Off PTO Parental Leave Paid Pregnancy Medical LeavePaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAnnual Discretionary BonusEmployer Paid Life InsuranceGym membership reimbursementProject Manager Design ManagerThis 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. The Senior DesignerProject Manager holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire protection construction projects from conception through systems functioning as intended. Heshe will oversee or conduct scheduling planning actual construction expediting inspection quality control and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. Heshe is responsible for tracking forecasting and communicating all costs profits and financial measures of the project. Through coordination with the site superintendent this person will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction - labor temporary and permanent materials equipment supplies utilities and time. This individual will be tasked with the responsibility to oversee and manage the Project Managers in the Sprinkler and new Construction Department. The position would require skills related to Leading Self Leading Others and Leading Teams. The baselines skills needed above and below are minimum requirements - we are seeking a Leader for this group with the ability to generate track and execute all tasks required during the life of the project. Job Responsibilities Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractorowner to gather the required information to design the projects sprinkler system Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD AutoSprink or HydraCAD type programs Create stock list for all material required throughout the project Perform hydraulic calculations 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 orderschange estimates are completed in timely manner 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 Assistlead 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 practicesJob Qualifications Construction Management Mechanical Engineering degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college Five years experience in construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry as well as five years experience in commercial industrial and residential design NICET certification required Minimum NICET III in Design and Layout Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines Supervisory experience Must be detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings Ability to coordinate and work well with others Excellent communication skills-written and verbal Ability to regularly travel overnight Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test background and reference checkAll 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 ContractorAccessibility If you need help accessing this page please contact Phone 1-877-252-2168Email