Fire Sprinkler Design Manager
CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for leading the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems, overseeing project design quality, team performance, and compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications. This role manages design staff, coordinates with project managers and field teams, and ensures timely delivery of accurate, constructible designs.
Requirements
- High school diploma, technical training or degree preferred.
- 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
- 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
- Extensive knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection design software.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Microsoft Office applications and SprinkCad preferred (AutoCad, or HydroCAD).
Nice To Haves
- NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.
- Oversee the design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
- Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
- Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and submittations prepared by design staff.
- Coordinate design requirements with project managers and field personnel.
- Develop and maintain departmental standards, templates, and workflows.
- Support permitting processes and respond to AHJ inquiries.
- Assist with resource allocation, project planning, and departmental budgeting.
- Lead design reviews, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in client meetings and represent the design department in cross-functional discussions.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
