What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firestopping Coordinator position at The Korte Company?
The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Construction Firestopping Coordinator for nationwide projects to join our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establish firestopping program for projects including:
- Confirmation of assembly requirements during design and construction.
- Installation methodology
- Testing and verification plans
- Coordinate procurement of materials, installers and inspectors with Project Management Team.
- Submittal review
- Review and approval of site documentation.
- Centralized contact with manufacturers for EJ review and issuance.
- Training for project teams regarding procurement, system requirements, inspections, notification requirements and installation procedures.
- Liaison with FPE and AHJ.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional in actions and appearance
- Effective interactions with customers, designers, subcontractors, employees and assistants
- Strong computer skills
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Qualified applicants will have:
- Degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
- FCIA Level 3 Certification desired.
- 10 - 20 years of Fire Stopping/Life Safety experience
- 2 years of experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems
- Fire Stopping experience on:
- Multi-story projects.
- Hotel and dormitories.
- Operation facilities.
- Experience working on military bases on NAVFAC and USACE projects.
- Willing to travel as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Coordinator will be in both office and worksite settings and is expected to be at the worksite when installation or testing is being performed and in the office for design and coordination activities. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:
- Wet and/or humid conditions
- Moving mechanical parts
- High, precarious places
- Risk of electrical shock
- Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold
- Moderate to loud noise levels
- Travel, including multi-day trips, to all areas of the United States
ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY
The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than fifty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, Norman, OK, and Las Vegas, NV.
This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M/F/Vet/Disability
