Assistant Design Manager, FP

J. F. Ahern•Fond du Lac, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to leverage your fire sprinkler design expertise and could be a steppingstone into upper-level management. As the Assistant Fire Protection Design Manager with Ahern's National team, you will split your time between being responsible for quality control of the design team outputs and as well as providing design team assistance, this may include having 1-2 direct reports. You will ensure fabrication documents focus on fitter-friendly design, are code and project compliant, and abide by Ahern's standards. This position will provide technical assistance, mentoring and training to designers that will promote efficiency and consistency. You will work with the Design Manager and organization leaders closely to ensure optimal delivery of design and gain an understanding of design management.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of prior relevant experience working with fire sprinkler design
Demonstrate a complete understanding of construction processes and the project life cycle
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
Desire to lead, mentor and deliver quality work
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Maintaining cutting-edge industry knowledge
Being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail

Responsibilities

Quality control of the design team outputs
Providing design team assistance
Ensuring fabrication documents focus on fitter-friendly design, are code and project compliant, and abide by Ahern's standards
Providing technical assistance, mentoring and training to designers
Working with the Design Manager and organization leaders closely to ensure optimal delivery of design
Gaining an understanding of design management