Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Shop Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC
Company Overview
A growing fire protection contractor specializing in fire sprinkler installation, service, and inspections across commercial and industrial markets.
Position Summary
The Fire Sprinkler Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, inventory, fabrication, scheduling coordination, and field support for fire sprinkler installation and service teams. This role ensures materials, equipment, and prefabrication are accurate, timely, code-compliant, and aligned with project schedules to keep field crews productive and profitable.
Key Responsibilities
Shop & Operations Management
- Manage day-to-day shop operations, including prefabrication, staging, and material flow
- Coordinate closely with project managers, service managers, and field supervisors
- Ensure accurate job kitting, material pulls, and timely delivery to job sites
- Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
Inventory & Materials
- Oversee inventory levels for pipe, fittings, heads, valves, hangers, and tools
- Track material usage and minimize waste, shortages, and over-ordering
- Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain pricing, availability, and lead times
- Perform regular inventory counts and reconciliation
Fabrication & Quality Control
- Supervise pipe fabrication and grooving/threading operations
- Ensure all materials and assemblies meet NFPA and company quality standards
- Review shop drawings and cut lists to confirm accuracy before fabrication
- Identify and resolve fabrication or material issues proactively
Scheduling & Logistics
- Support project schedules by prioritizing shop work and deliveries
- Coordinate trucks, drivers, and deliveries as needed
- Respond quickly to urgent jobsite needs and service calls
Leadership & Training
- Lead, train, and develop shop personnel
- Enforce safety policies and proper equipment use
- Provide feedback, coaching, and performance oversight
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and efficiency
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience in fire sprinkler systems (installation, service, or fabrication)
- Strong understanding of sprinkler materials, components, and layouts
- Experience managing inventory, shop operations, or warehouse functions
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and material takeoffs
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
Preferred
- NICET certification (any level)
- Prior Shop Manager or Foreman experience
- Forklift and material-handling equipment experience
- Familiarity with NFPA standards and local AHJ requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary or hourly pay (based on experience)
- Health insurance and benefits package
- PTO and paid holidays
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Growth and advancement opportunities
Why This Role
This is a key leadership position that directly impacts field productivity, project success, and customer satisfaction. The right candidate will play a vital role in streamlining operations and supporting long-term company growth.
Please contact me directly at Jennifer.waggoner@gogpac.com or call directly at 605-370-5534 for more information on this or any other positions you may be interested in.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
