Design Project Manager

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects. Northstar is looking for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. You will be responsible for designing layouts using Revit, AutoCAD, HydraCAD and hydraulic calculations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred. Examples include: Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Degrees
Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail
Good working knowledge of hydraulic calculations and ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints
Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites
Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

Designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
Reading, analyzing and interpreting contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
Writing, planning, coordinating and making presentations to individuals and groups
Working with and comprehending mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
Developing positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
Providing fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink, and Revit
BIM modeling and field surveying
Providing lists for fabrication and coordinating between the trades
Other duties assigned