Fire Protection Systems (FPS) Execution

At Total Environment, we love creating experiences that touch the senses and evoke emotions. Intricate and vibrant experiences that have depth and character, created with passion and sensitivity. Our inspiration comes from nature and the deep-rooted cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.

Since 1996, we have been designing, building and managing some of the best homes in the world. We currently have 8 projects with around 4500 custom designed, furnished homes as well as commercial and institutional buildings, covering a total saleable area of approximately 14 million square feet under construction at Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

The Senior Fire Protection Systems (FPS) Execution professional is responsible for the craft-led execution of all Fire Protection Systems for the assigned project, ensuring high standards of workmanship, quality, safety, statutory compliance, and system reliability.

The role provides technical and on-site leadership and owns the FPS scope through execution, testing, commissioning, and system stabilisation.

Scope of Responsibility

• Craft execution of all Fire Protection System packages for the assigned project, including:
• Fire water networks (underground and above ground)
• Pump rooms, fire pumps, jockey pumps, and associated controls
• Sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, and landing valve systems
• Fire detection and alarm system interfaces (execution coordination)
• Site-level technical authority for FPS works
• Execution management of FPS contractors and vendors, strictly from:
• Workmanship and finish
• Quality of execution
• Craft discipline
• Safety behaviour and compliance
• Guidance and supervision of FPS execution engineers
• Execution coordination with Electrical, PHE, HVAC, and civil works
• Oversight of testing, commissioning, mock drills, and system stabilisation to ensure reliable fire protection readiness

This is a pure execution role. There is no accountability for material procurement, manpower sourcing, machinery planning, commercial management, or contract administration.

Position in the Organization

• Leads:
• Engineers Fire Protection Systems (FPS) Execution
• Interfaces with:
• Electrical, HVAC, PHE, and Infra execution leads
• Planning & MEP Coordination (execution readiness and inputs)
• Design / Engineering teams (execution clarifications, RFIs)
• FPS contractors, specialist agencies, and testing teams
• Site MEP delivery and safety teams

Key Accountabilities

FPS Craft Execution

• Execute all FPS works strictly as per approved GFC drawings, specifications, NBC norms, and execution methodologies.
• Ensure correct sequencing, installation practices, pressure ratings, zoning, and execution discipline across all FPS work fronts.

Execution Readiness & Constructability

• Review issued FPS GFC drawings from an execution and constructability perspective.
• Ensure execution readiness by either clearing GFCs for execution or raising RFIs for clarifications required to proceed.
• Work closely with Planning & MEP Coordination and Design teams to prevent execution delays or compliance gaps.

Technical Oversight & Craftsmanship

• Provide hands-on technical guidance to FPS engineers and contractor teams.
• Uphold high standards of workmanship, including pipe routing, supports, valve orientation, and system zoning.
• Resolve FPS execution-level technical issues decisively.

Testing, Commissioning & System Reliability

• Ensure FPS systems are executed, pressure-tested, flow-tested, commissioned, and stabilised as per approved protocols.
• Coordinate mock drills and authority-required testing.
• Drive closure of commissioning observations and ensure system readiness for statutory inspections and Fire NOC.

Safety & Statutory Compliance Leadership

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with fire safety norms, NBC, and local fire authority requirements.
• Maintain zero tolerance for unsafe or non-compliant execution.

Team & Contractor Performance

• Guide, mentor, and review performance of FPS execution engineers.
• Set and enforce clear expectations on quality, craftsmanship, safety, and compliance for FPS contractors and vendors.

Key Deliverables

• FPS works executed to approved workmanship, quality, and statutory standards
• Safe, compliant, and defect-minimised execution
• Fire protection systems tested, commissioned, stabilised, and ready for statutory approvals
• Disciplined FPS execution teams and contractor work fronts

Job Specifications

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from reputed college | University
• Formal training or certification in Fire Protection Systems is an advantage

Experience

• 615 years of hands-on experience in Fire Protection Systems execution on large construction or real estate projects
• Proven experience leading site-based FPS execution teams
• Strong exposure to testing, commissioning, mock drills, and Fire NOC processes

Core Competencies

• Deep technical expertise in Fire Protection Systems execution and commissioning
• Strong craftsmanship, safety, and compliance-led mindset
• Visible on-site leadership with strong execution discipline
• Ability to guide and manage FPS craft teams and contractors/vendors
• Clear, concise, and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Calm, decisive, and execution-focused approach with high ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder project environments