FA Design Manager

Power Design • Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

About the Position Sound the alarm! We’re looking for a Fire Alarm Design Manager with a passion for mentoring and growing an already amazing team. This role is responsible for leading the department to success by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while coordinating customer relations and budgeting necessities. Are you ready to join the largest Gamewell FCI distributor with a full in-house programming team? Apply to Power Design today!

Requirements

• Seven or more years of experience designing design-build fire alarm systems including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Fire Alarm/Professional Engineer License required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
• Experience with electrical equipment and installation, as well as strong electrical design fundamentals.
• Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC).
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Nice To Haves

• Revit experience a plus.
• NICET level II and/or level III certifications are highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or construction-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review original layouts and drawings, check for quality assurance in designed documents, and interpret them for project requirement code compliance.
• Coordinate the best design solutions by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Act as the Department Manager to provide technical assistance for the Fire Alarm Design team during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.
• Maintain standards and processes (best practices) for fire alarm design.
• Perform rational analyses for multi-family dwellings and mediate code compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager