1. Oversee the planning,implementation,andtrackingof a project.PrimaryDutiesandResponsibilities
Upon receiptof contract
ObtaininformationandCADfilesfordesignerstouse
Coordinate projectwithDesigner,determine deadlineforshopdrawings, relayinformationtoGeneral
Contractor or Owner
Developaschedule forprojectcompletion(howmanysprinklerfitters/how manydays)
Upon receiptof shopdrawings,determine the bestcosteffective waytoorderthe material forthe job,
setthe deliverydate
AttendProjectmeetings
Setup filestoensure thatall projectinformationisappropriatelydocumented
Developrecordstodocumentprojectactivities(meetingnotes)
Staff the project,schedule service workwithservice estimator
In consultationwith the appropriateownerorgeneral contractorschedule the appropriate numberof
sprinklerfittersrequiredatthe jobsite Ensure thatall projectpersonnel receive anappropriate
orientationtothe organizationandthe project
Contract qualifiedconsultants toworkonthe projectasappropriate (i.e.lifts,rental machinery)
Eliminate anynon-billablehoursbyefficientuse of schedule andmanpower
Maintainthe projectthroughuntil completion
Attendrequiredprojectmeetings
Requestsystemoutagesasrequiredbythe owner/general contractor
Reviewthe qualityof the workcompletedwiththe general contractororowneron a regularbasisto
ensure itmeetsprojectsstandards
Provide monthlyinvoicinginputtoappropriatelydetermine amounttobe billedtothe project
Issue change orderrequestsandrequestsforinformationtothe General Contractoror Owner
Monitorthe progressof the projectand make adjustmentsasnecessarytoensure the successful
completion
Ensure that the projectdeliverablesare ontime, withinbudgetandat the requiredlevel of quality(deal
withmaterial vendorsandfabricators)
Work withshoppersonnel todelivermaterial tojobsite if comingfrominhouse.
Upon projectcompletion
Execute the closeoutdocumentsaccordingtoprojectspecifications

2. Fill outany state requiredpaperwork(UsuallyrequiredonState projects)
Followupwithanypunchlistitemsthatneedtobe completed
Supervise 5-15sprinklerfitters/manpowerloading
Prepare weeklyschedulinginaccordance withworkinprogress
Prepare manpowerloadingplansbasedonworkinprogressandanticipatedstartand stopdates
Prepare projectupdates(monthly) tokeepoffice staff uptodate on eachproject
Followupwithapprenticeshiprequirementsforanyapprentice currently employedasrequiredbythe
JATC
Supervise shopanddeliveryoperations
Use stockmaterial where itisavailable/logical todoso
Qualifications
Knowledgeof personnel managementandprojectmanagement
Knowledgeof Fire Sprinklers/NFPA codes
Able toclearlycommunicate systeminstallationdetailstoowners,general contractorsandinstalling
sprinklerfitters
Proficiencyinthe use of computersfor:
Word processing
E-mail
Internet(includingonlineplan/projectmanagementservicessuchasPlangrid,PRZMat the U of I,
Buzzsawand Dropbox,mostprogramshave online training)
Adobe acrobatreaderfor submittalsandinformationexchange
General computerskills,filemanagement,printing,etc.
Personal characteristics
The ProjectManager shoulddemonstrate competenceinsome orall of the following:
Behave Ethically:Understandethical behaviorandbusinesspractices,andensure thatownbehaviorand
the behaviorof othersisconsistentwiththese standardsandalignswiththe valuesof the organization.
Communicate Effectively:Speak,listenandwrite inaclear,thoroughandtimelymannerusing
appropriate andeffective communicationtoolsandtechniques.
Creativity/Innovation:Developnewandunique waystoimprove operationsof the organizationandto
create newopportunities.

3. FosterTeamwork:Workcooperativelyandeffectivelywithotherstosetgoals,resolve problem,and
make decisionsthatenhance organizational effectiveness.
Lead:Positivelyinfluence otherstoachieve resultsthatare inthe bestinterestof the organization.
Make Decisions:Assesssituationstodetermine the importance,urgencyandrisks,andmake clear
decisionswhichare timelyandinthe bestinterestsof the organization.
Organize:Setpriorities,developaworkschedule,monitorprogresstowardsgoals,andtrack
details/data/information/activities.
Plan:Determine strategiestomove the organizationforward,setgoals,create andimplementactions
plans,andevaluate the processandresults.
Solve Problems:Assessproblemsituations toidentifycauses,gatherandprocessrelevantinformation,
generate possible solutions,andmake recommendationsand/orresolve the problem