Fire Sprinkler Superintendent

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Sprinkler Superintendent.  If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. This position must also coordinate subcontractors, as well as perform quality control and safety checks. This position plays a key role in managing projects from planning to completion and adheres to the customer’s standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of helpers, apprentices, journeymen, and foremen, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, and other construction management teams to develop project plans, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers to ensure necessary resources are available for the project.
• Create schedules for team members and subcontractors outlining important tasks and deadlines.
• Attending Fire Marshall inspections on the job sites.
• In support of resource allocation, hire additional subcontractors as needed and assign work accordingly.
• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines.
• Implement management techniques of identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing costs in construction process.
• Attend weekly Work in Progress meetings to provide updates on project status, discuss challenges, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist designers and project managers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Applicable state journeyman license is required.
• OSHA-30 is highly desired.
• NICET II is desired.
• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience managing fire sprinkler crews
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, and general construction is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic designs.
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices.
• Good planning skills including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies.
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations.
• Superior knowledge in NFPA 13 codes.
• Great problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Organizational skills including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices
• Capable of using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, grinding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.  

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers, and together, let’s make the world a safer place.