Sprinkler Design Manager
About The Position
The Sprinkler Design Manager oversees sprinkler designers and plans design workload in coordination with the Sales Team and Project Management Team to ensure the design department completes field installation drawings and fabrication lists on time. The manager assists the design team with questions about codes and design strategies and contributes to design work by preparing fire sprinkler drawings and calculations, producing construction plans for approval, and preparing accurate material stock listings and requisitions after drawings receive the required approvals. The role is based in an office environment and may involve working at customer facilities and field sites. Conditions at customer facilities may be clean or unclean and hot or cold, and safety equipment may be required at field sites. Work may involve significant standing and walking. Travel is listed as up to 25%.
Requirements
- College degree in Fire Protection Design or 7+ years of design experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler system design.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic piping calculations.
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Self-starter able to operate in a team environment.
- Full knowledge of NFPA codes.
- NICET Level 2 minimum certification in sprinkler design.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HydraCAD and/or Autosprink.
- NICET Level 3 or Level 4 certification in sprinkler design.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design team.
- Manage schedules and assign projects for the design team.
- Coordinate with the Sales and Management teams regarding when design work needs to be completed.
- Assist with sprinkler system design and layout as needed.
- Assist designers with questions regarding codes and design strategies.
- Prepare fire sprinkler drawings and hydraulic calculations.
- Produce construction plans for approval.
- After drawings are complete and required approvals are received, prepare an accurate stock listing of required project materials and requisition them.
- Help ensure field installation drawings and fabrication lists are completed on time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Optional supplemental benefits to enhance coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO) available during the first year of employment.
- Seven paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor match, including traditional and Roth options.
- Employee referral program with bonus opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
