Sprinkler Design Supervisor

Bayside Fire and Security•Salisbury, MD

About The Position

The Sprinkler Design Supervisor leads a design team that develops accurate, coordinated fire sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals. The role manages design schedules and reviews technical work produced by in-house and vendor designer partners, coordinating with sales, project management, installation teams, customers, and authorities having jurisdiction to support code-compliant systems, timely delivery, and project profitability. The supervisor plans and manages design workloads, staffing, schedules, and labor budgets across multiple projects; reviews drawings, calculations, and submittals; and leads, mentors, and trains designers. The role may prepare or oversee layouts and calculations for complex projects, manage reviewer comments and approvals, and support sales and estimating with site surveys, scope reviews, preliminary layouts, and design-risk assessment. It also maintains revisions, material lists, and record drawings, communicates project status and risks to management, and supports hiring and team development. Periodic travel to job sites and coordination meetings is required, with occasional overnight stays depending on project needs. The position includes site visits and coordination with field personnel, compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, and use of required personal protective equipment. The employee must maintain any required licenses or credentials, hold a valid driver's license, and meet company Motor Vehicle Record requirements for authorized driving. Bayside provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment as described in its EEOC statement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, including hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field coordination.
Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler system design, NFPA standards, hydraulic calculations, water supply requirements, and applicable codes.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler design software such as HydraCAD or AutoSPRINK.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with customers, project managers, and field teams.
Ability to travel periodically to job sites and coordination meetings, including occasional overnight stays depending on project requirements.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's Motor Vehicle Record requirements for authorized driving.
Ability to obtain and maintain licenses or credentials required for assigned responsibilities and applicable jurisdictions.
Ability to comply with applicable safety policies and use required personal protective equipment during site visits.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, fire protection, or a related field.
Supervisory or design lead experience.
NICET Level III Water-Based Systems Layout certification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage sprinkler design workloads, schedules, staffing, and design labor budgets across multiple projects.
Review sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals for accuracy, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, and constructability before release.
Lead, mentor, and train sprinkler designers by establishing design standards, providing technical guidance, and supporting performance management.
Coordinate with project managers, installation teams, customers, and other trades to resolve layout conflicts and align design releases with project schedules.
Prepare or oversee sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for complex projects, verifying water supply information and design criteria.
Manage submittals and review comments from authorities having jurisdiction and other reviewers, track approvals, and coordinate required revisions.
Support sales and estimating through site surveys, scope reviews, preliminary layouts, and identification of design risks and material requirements.
Maintain drawing revisions, material lists, and record drawings; communicate design status, scope changes, resource needs, and project risks to management.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, water supply limitations, and constructability issues, escalating concerns that may affect project scope, cost, or schedule.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of the design team.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and project stakeholders to support timely approvals, quality design deliverables, and successful project execution.
Conduct site visits and coordinate with field personnel to evaluate site conditions, resolve design issues, and support installation requirements.
Comply with OSHA and company safety policies and procedures, including using required personal protective equipment during site visits.
Obtain and maintain licenses or credentials required for assigned responsibilities and applicable jurisdictions.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining design accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
Perform all other duties as assigned.