Design Manager

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.•Spring Township, PA

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About The Position

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 15 locations and over 1,300 employees, including 651 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. Click the link below to watch a short video about S.A. Comunale. comunale.com/application/files/5717/5459/5043/Sprinkler_Highlight_Vide_LoRes.mp4 S.A. Comuanle is seeking a Sprinkler Design Manager. The primary function of this role is to provide support to the Sprinkler Layout Technicians for both Harrisburg & Reading locations. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Sprinkler Operations while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements and maintaining compliance with NFPA guidelines. This position reports to the Vice President Eastern Pennsylvania and will require a close working relationship with the Sprinkler Design staff. This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards administration, organization, reporting, data management, and customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
10+ years of sprinkler design experience is required.
5+ years of experience in a management position is required.
Significant knowledge and experience with AutoSprink and/or HyrdaTec systems is required.
Experience with Navisworks and basic knowledge of Revit is required.
Knowledge of NFPA guidelines is required.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.

Nice To Haves

NICET Certification is a plus.
A degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attend or conference into sprinkler design meetings as needed.
Coordinate with sub-contractors on sprinkler projects.
Follow through with all design items to be completed for each project.
Coordinate with sales, project managers and designers to obtain required information on projects.
Coordinate with blueprint room on permits and submittals.
Update and log pipe on job dates.
Make sure all head count sheets are completed for each project.
Travel to job sites to perform on site design surveys / field checks utilizing all necessary equipment, including ladders and man lifts.
Oversee and supervise Sprinkler Design Department employees, assisting in hiring and training of staff members as needed.
Provide technical design guidance to owners, architects, general contractors and Comunale staff members as needed.
Help resolve any design issues that occur on projects being completed throughout the country.
Ensure sales personnel, project managers, and all design staff members are in accordance with and up to date on latest code requirements, including all NFPA guidelines.
Assist sales department with technical questions and/or criteria pertaining to projects being bid.