Sprinkler Foreman
Location- Lancaster, PA
Company Overview:
Here at Sobieski Life Safety Inc., we truly believe that our people make a difference for our company, the community that we support, and the customers we serve. We acknowledge and value the talent and hard work of our team.
We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of integrity, in every decision we make, treating all team members like family and demonstrating courage to make the right decision. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong lasting relationships with our employees and customers. We’re a team driven by a common purpose to deliver a safer community.
Job Summary:
The Sprinkler Foreman Supervises and coordinates all activities of assigned craft workers. Responsible for making sure work is completed on time and within budget while maintaining quality and safety standards..
Responsibilities:
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Supervise and coordinate field activities of assigned craft workers. Enforce safety regulations. Read Toolbox talks enthusiastically to all job site employees. Establish and monitor job requirements to determine field labor, materials, tools and equipment requirements.
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Training of new workers in the use of equipment and tools.
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Conduct site specific safety orientation for employees/subcontractors.
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Interpret completed systems to determine conformance to specifications.
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Enforce company policies with workers and assure workers’ compliance with company standards.
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Monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion of work. Establish and adjust work sequences for review with the Project Manager and Superintendents.
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Maintain weekly labor performance reports for review with Project Manager/Superintendent.
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Maintain timely completion of all paperwork: One-week and five-week look ahead schedules, timesheets, daily orders, tool requests and any delivery/packing slips.
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Maintain jobsite security including locking up equipment, tools, gang box and doors/windows. Maintain a clean and organized job site appearance. Assure all gang boxes and job containers are neat and orderly. Assure tools are in good working order.
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Maintain as-built sketches on project drawings.
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Prepare final take-off of material.
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Schedule any shutdowns and tie-ins to existing systems.
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Build rapport and productive working relationships with customers, managers, supervisors and workers in order to influence decisions for purchasing scheduling, installations and work completion.
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Analyze and resolve work problems.
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Report progress, estimate deviations and customer complaints to immediate Project Manager.
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Assume responsibility for delivery of all materials and equipment at the job site, including counting and verifying shipments and maintaining a log of back orders.
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At least 8 years’ verifiable Fire Sprinkler Fitter experience.
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Demonstrated ability to accurately determine job priorities by scheduling personnel and materials with Superintendent.
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Work within local and state codes with precise limits or standards of accuracy.
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OSHA 30 Certified
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Must have a clean driving record, be able to pass a drug screen and pass a background check.
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Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite, file management, Internet). Experience using an iPad.
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Journeyman Fire Sprinkler License or equivalent training
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Foreman on Commercial Sites
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NICET Level 2 or 3 certification
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Fire Pump Certification
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Backflow Certification
Desired Characteristics & Personality Traits:
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Demonstrate flexibility and cooperativeness, especially concerning schedule changes
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Excellent communication skills required for both the customer as well as the team contact.
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Self-starter and self-motivated
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Ability to train helpers and fitters
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Able to multi-task and prioritize work.
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Extremely detail oriented.
ABOUT SOBIESKI LIFE SAFETY
Sobieski Life Safety, a division of J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an $100-million mechanical contracting company that serves Delaware, South Eastern PA, Richmond-Williamsburg, Virginia, and Maryland markets. We are the largest mechanical contractor in the tri-state area (DE, PA, MD) expanding into the Richmond, VA area. We design, install, inspect, service, repair, and monitor sprinkler and fire alarm systems for commercial businesses. We believe in three core values that have made our company successful: integrity in every decision we make, treating all team members like family, and courage to always make the right decisions. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong, lasting relationships with our customers.
We acknowledge and value the talents and hard work of our team. Due to their dedication, we proudly offer great pay and benefits. We work as a team with the combined goal to grow as a services company and into experienced professionals. This is why we offer unlimited earning potential, exceptional training, and career advancement opportunities.
