Sprinkler Design Manager

4 weeks ago

Annapolis, United States Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC Full time

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Absolute Fire Protection, a Pye-Barker Fire & Safety company, is hiring for a Sprinkler Design Manager in Annapolis, MD.

The Sprinkler Design Manager is responsible for quality and timeliness of all design work performed by the department as well as providing support to the sales and operations teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Recruit, hire, train, lead, manage, direct, develop, and motivate individuals and the team. Maximize productivity of design personnel and manage staff performance and conflicts with successful outcomes.
* Create and implement procedures, standards, and process improvements to enhance quality and timeliness of design work. Provide recommendations to executive management as needed regarding necessary equipment, personnel needs/changes, and the strategic direction for the department.
* Ensure strict adherence to the Operational Excellence program. Assist designers in working with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
* Develop project timelines, plan, schedule and assign sprinkler design work.
* Oversee the production of detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.
* Provide senior level technical assistance as needed.
* Review of drawings and stock lists to perform quality and process checks and identify issues that need further discussion or modification.
* Ensure proper reporting on design project progression. Facilitate weekly Design Department meetings and provide status updates, issues encountered, manpower, labor consumption, and percent complete vs. schedule.
* Ensure the department provides timely and accurate entries into operating systems and updates Compass regularly.
* Perform other duties as required and or assigned by executive management.
* In addition to building and maintaining a cohesive team atmosphere with design personnel, must maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with project managers, superintendents, fabrication shop management, suppliers, executive staff, and all support functions within S&S/Pye-Barker.
* Serve as a senior internal and external technical resource for all company offices.

Required Education/Qualification:

* High School diploma or GED
* Proficient in extensive use of AutoCAD and sprinkler design software, especially HydraCAD.
* Ability to read and create complex prints and plans.
* Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 13 and other relevant NFPA standards
* Easily able to perform hydraulic calculations, strong math skills.
* Proven experience as a leader of successful individuals and teams.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with great attention to detail
* Experience working against deadlines and a good track record of completing projects on time. Strong time management skills with great attention to detail, able to multitask and prioritize workflow.
* Advanced communication skills that allow effective communication with operations, customers, and management
* Solid decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Comfort and proficiency with computer systems, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Ability to work effectively as a team player.
* Demonstrates strong work ethic and is a self-starter with the ability to use independent judgement.
* Demonstrates desire for a long-term career and is commitment to continuous improvement.
* Ability to establish and inspire collective pursuit of a shared vision.

Desired Education/Qualification:

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
* 10+ years of fire sprinkler system design experience.
* NICET IV certification in Water Based Systems Layout.
* Experience designing industrial fire sprinkler systems.
* Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design sprinkler systems.
* Proficient use of HydraCAD to design sprinkler systems.
* Proficient use of HydraCALC.
* Ability to read and understand stock lists and material take-offs.
* Capable of supporting and mentoring team members on BIM 3D projects.
* Experience performing job-site field checks/surveys.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Commitment to continuous improvement.
* Experience with foam and industrial fixed spray & deluge applications is a plus.
* CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus.
* Valid TWIC Card.

Other Duties:

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

* Excellent pay


* Medical, dental, vision


* Company paid life insurance


* Company paid short term disability


* 401K with employer match


* Paid vacation and company holidays


* Company vehicle (if job applicable)



Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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