Fire Sprinkler Project Manager at Skilled Trades Partners Inc in Lexington, KY
- Company: Skilled Trades Partners Inc
- Location: Lexington, KY
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 / Year
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established and growing fire protection contractor in the Lexington, KY area. This is an excellent opportunity for a fire sprinkler professional with a strong field background who i…
Job description
- Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established and growing fire protection contractor in the Lexington, KY area.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a fire sprinkler professional with a strong field background who is ready to take ownership of projects from award through completion. The ideal candidate will have experience as a sprinkler fitter, foreman, superintendent, designer, or project manager and understand what it takes to successfully manage commercial and industrial fire protection projects.
- You’ll manage multiple new construction and retrofit projects, coordinate closely with designers and field crews, and serve as a key point of contact for general contractors, owners, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. A service background is also a plus.
- Local candidates are preferred, but candidates open to relocating to the Lexington area will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple commercial and industrial fire sprinkler projects from award through completion
- Review project scope, contracts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate project kickoff and turnover from estimating/sales into operations
- Work closely with sprinkler designers on drawings, submittals, revisions, and field changes
- Coordinate permitting, material procurement, fabrication, deliveries, labor scheduling, installation, inspections, testing, and project closeout
- Schedule and coordinate sprinkler fitters, foremen, and field crews
- Maintain regular communication with general contractors, owners, superintendents, inspectors, and other trades
- Attend project meetings and provide updates on scheduling, manpower, materials, RFIs, and outstanding issues
- Monitor project labor hours, material costs, budgets, and overall profitability
- Identify potential scope changes and ensure change orders are properly documented, priced, submitted, and tracked
- Coordinate material releases and make sure field crews have the materials and information needed to work efficiently
- Work with field leadership to resolve installation challenges and jobsite conflicts
- Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays or manpower requirements
- Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, schedules, and closeout documents
- Coordinate inspections and communicate with applicable authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Ensure projects meet applicable fire protection requirements, project specifications, and quality standards
- Support billing, forecasting, WIP reporting, and project closeout
- Build strong customer relationships and help generate repeat business
Requirements
- 3+ years of fire sprinkler or fire protection industry experience preferred
- Previous experience as a Fire Sprinkler Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, Designer, or similar role
- Strong commercial and/or industrial fire sprinkler experience
- Ability to read and understand sprinkler drawings, construction plans, specifications, and submittals
- Solid understanding of sprinkler installation practices, materials, fabrication, and field operations
- Working knowledge of NFPA 13 and applicable fire protection standards
- Experience managing project schedules, labor, materials, subcontractors, and budgets
- Understanding of RFIs, change orders, submittals, purchase orders, and construction documentation
- Strong communication skills with customers, general contractors, inspectors, office personnel, and field crews
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Previous experience working as a sprinkler fitter or sprinkler foreman
- NICET certification in Fire Protection / Water-Based Systems
- Experience with large commercial, industrial, healthcare, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar projects
- Familiarity with fire sprinkler design and hydraulic calculations
- Experience with project financials, forecasting, and WIP
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Established relationships with general contractors and construction professionals throughout Kentucky
- Fire sprinkler service experience
Skills
Required
- Strong communication skills
Preferred
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Fire sprinkler service experience
Benefits
- $110,000–$140,000 salary, based on experience
- Permanent, direct-hire opportunity
- Long-term opportunity with an established fire protection contractor
- Lexington, KY-based position
- Relocation candidates will be considered
- Additional benefits discussed during the interview process