A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.
Monday-Friday Job Summary D.C. Goodman & Sons is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in the sale, installation, and service of mechanical, heating, plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler systems for commercial and institutional clients. We're hiring a Sprinkler Fitter Foreman to lead crews installing, modifying, and maintaining fire sprinkler and standpipe systems on commercial and institutional job sites. This role runs the day-to-day on-site work — laying out systems from blueprints, directing a crew of sprinkler fitters, and making sure installs pass inspection the first time — while also stepping in on service, retrofit, and occasional emergency repair work as needed. Ideal candidates have strong hands-on fire protection experience and are ready to take ownership of a crew and a job site, not just their own scope of work. Key Responsibilities Lead and direct a crew of sprinkler fitters on commercial/institutional new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects Read and interpret fire protection blueprints, hydraulic calculations, and specs to plan layout and installation sequencing Install, modify, and repair wet, dry, pre-action, and standpipe sprinkler systems, including piping (steel, CPVC), hangers, valves, and heads Coordinate installation schedule and sequencing with other trades on-site (mechanical, electrical, sheet metal) Inspect and test completed work to ensure it meets NFPA standards, local fire code, and passes AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) inspections Respond to service calls and occasional emergency repairs on existing sprinkler systems Track crew hours, material usage, and job progress; communicate delays or issues to the Service Manager or Project Manager Enforce jobsite safety practices and ensure crew compliance with OSHA and company safety standards Train and mentor junior fitters and apprentices on proper installation techniques and code requirements Liaise with facility managers, general contractors, and inspectors on active job sites
Qualifications Required:
5-8+ years of hands-on fire sprinkler installation experience, including prior lead or foreman-level responsibility Ability to read and work from fire protection blueprints and hydraulic calculations OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites
Preferred:
Experience coordinating multi-trade job sites and managing crew schedules Nicet Level I or II Certificate for water-based systems Experience with both new installation and service/repair work on existing systems
