Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager
Job Description
Location: Lowell, AR (On-Site)
Division: Fire Protection
Company: State Systems, Inc.
Founded in Memphis, TN, State Systems, Inc. is a total protection company providing fire protection, low voltage systems, and life-safety solutions across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our mission is simple: to protect life and property every day through integrity, innovation, and superior customer service.
We’re seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager to lead our Fire Protection projects in Northwest Arkansas. This role requires a strong leader who models integrity, fosters a culture of safety and excellence, and drives results through effective team leadership and operational oversight.
What We Offer
At State Systems, we reward performance and support your professional growth in a collaborative, safety-driven culture.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary (based on experience, education, and credentials)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Company vehicle or allowance, phone, credit card, fuel card, and logo attire
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Employee assistance & wellness programs
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Referral program and retirement plan
- Pet insurance and other voluntary benefits
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday
Payment Frequency: Biweekly
Company Overview
State Systems, Inc. is a privately owned total protection company headquartered in Memphis, TN. With divisions in Fire Protection, Cleaning Services, Technology, and Low Voltage, we provide comprehensive life-safety and facility protection solutions. Our certified technicians deliver quality, compliant systems designed to protect lives and property.
Responsibilities
As the Fire Sprinkler Construction Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of fire sprinkler construction projects—from field operations and scheduling to personnel management and quality assurance. You’ll ensure compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and NFPA regulations while developing and mentoring field staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and set the standard for sprinkler field employees.
- Recruit, hire, and train field staff based on business needs.
- Conduct and manage apprentice and field training programs.
- Attend weekly WIP, Forecasting, Labor Planning, and Invoicing meetings prepared with project updates.
- Ensure Sprinkler Operations Processes and Tollgates are followed consistently.
- Perform site surveys on retrofit projects and collaborate with sales teams on pre-bid deliverables.
- Provide input during pre-bid reviews regarding labor hours, rates, and equipment needs.
- Establish clear project scopes of work (SOW) and labor tracking plans.
- Manage manpower planning and ensure adequate staffing for project schedules.
- Oversee project progress at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% completion to verify accuracy of hours-to-complete estimates.
- Review field timesheets, tool inventories, and subcontractor compliance.
- Issue and manage subcontracts, ensuring insurance documentation is on file.
- Monitor project profitability, material costs, and rental equipment usage.
- Ensure all installations meet code and quality standards.
- Lead safety initiatives, quarterly safety training, and continuous improvement programs.
- Foster communication and coordination between design, sales, and operations teams.
- Mentor field staff and create individual development plans to support growth and retention.
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years of experience in the fire protection industry (construction or project management preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA 13 and local building codes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in project management, scheduling, and labor forecasting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and project management software.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to pass post-offer drug test, background, and reference checks.
