Design Manager

Summit Fire Protection•College Station, TX

8d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of the Design Manager position is to manage the design department at the SFS location or district, ensuring adherence to SFS’s quality design procedures and work instructions. This role involves overseeing the design process for fire protection systems, managing a team of designers, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required.
10 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Basic and advanced math skills, required.
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Nice To Haves

NICET III or NICET IV preferred.
Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
Construction experience, preferred.
Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the design department at the SFS location or district, following SFS’s quality design procedure and work instruction.
Review and verify designs and calculations using SFS’ Design Review Form prior to submittal.
Assign projects to designers based on workload demand and maintain the design calendar.
Ensure field checks are completed and projects are listed for material accurately and on time.
Participate in design kick-off and WPR meetings.
Maintain design systems and software in conjunction with the SFS technology manager.
Coordinate material delivery to job sites.
Assist sales/estimating personnel in estimating design hours for bids.
Assist design personnel in preparation for NICET tests and correspondence courses.
Train designers and design trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection design.
Maintain design department supplies.
Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Review all design employees per company policy.
Understand and follow SFS’ Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Ensure all related safety documentation is accessible at all times on each project.
Perform other duties as assigned.