Fire Protection Design Manager

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee

Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee

Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 User

Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 User

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous $

Health Savings Plan with generous 마

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Design Manager to lead the design and BIM aspects of new construction sprinkler projects.

You will supervise design staff, ensure compliance with NFPA codes and project specs, and drive efficient project execution from concept through construction. Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of fire protection design experience, strong supervisory track record, and proficiency in AutoCAD and related design software.

Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in fire protection design
Prior supervisor/management experience
NICET Level II certification (preferred)
Understanding of NFPA and local authorities' requirements
Ability to interpret architect drawings/specifications
Proficient in AutoCAD or other fire protection design software
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness
Strong MS Word and Excel skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
Strong negotiation and problem-resolution skills
Able to multi-task and follow instructions

Responsibilities

Oversee project management duties for each project and delegate to team
Review design drawings for NFPA code compliance and project specs
Review material submittals for NFPA code conformity
Review hydraulic calculations for code compliance
Procure and review material stock lists for construction projects
Coordinate material delivery with customer and field superintendent
Supervise designers and ensure schedules
Review designer drawings for department standards
Monitor design hours for profitability and efficiency
Coordinate shop drawing process with A/E
Maintain project design files and coordinate with FP service staff
Lead kickoff meetings and FP department meetings
Assist FP sales with bid takeoffs as needed
Review and resolve design conflicts with field superintendent
Ensure safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

NICET Level II certification

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

MS Word

Excel

Windows-based CAD

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! AND UP TO $10,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR RELOCATING THE RICHMOND, VA AREA. WORK FROM HOME FLEXIBILITY CAN BE OFFERED AT FIRST BUT THE MANAGER WOULD EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE ABLE TO RELOCATE TO THE RICHMOND, VA AREA AND WORK OUT OF ACI'S HEADQUARTERS WHEN NECESSARY.

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching

Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching

Wellness Programs

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching

Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching

Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

THIS ROLE IS OFFERED OUT OF OUR HEADQUARTERS IN RICHMOND, VA. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WOULD NEED TO BE WILLING TO RELOCATE THEMSELVES TO RICHMOND IF MADE AN OFFER. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED!

Summary/Objective

The Fire Protection Design Manager will be responsible for general supervision of all design/BIM aspects of our new construction sprinkler projects.

Essential Functions

Responsible for project management duties for each project and/or delegation to appropriate team member

Reviews design drawings for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications

Reviews material submittals for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications

Reviews hydraulic calculations for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications

Reviews and procures all material stock lists for construction projects

Coordinates material delivery with customer and field superintendent

Supervises designer's tasks and schedules

Reviews designer drawings to comply with department standard

Monitors design hours for profitability/efficiently

Supervises field measuring process with designers

Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings to review progress on current projects and future project needs

Assists FP sales team with bid take off as needed

Coordinates and resolves design conflicts with field superintendent

Conducts job \"kick-off\" meetings for superintendent and field crews

Coordinates regular FP department meetings

Reviews and approves vendor material invoices for construction

Coordinates permit process with local Authority Housing Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Coordinates and reviews shop drawing process with A/E

Maintains \"design\" file for each construction project

Coordinates with FP service staff for small/day work projects

Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety, or HR

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Required

5-7 years of experience in fire protection designer and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience

Prior supervisor/management experience

NICET Level II certification (preferred but not required)

Understanding of NFPA and local authorities' jurisdiction requirements

Ability to interpret architect drawings/specifications

Proficient in Windows-based CAD, AutoCAD design software or other fire protection design software

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and spatial orientation aptitude and skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS Word and Excel

Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail

Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills

Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills

Fire Protection Design Manager

Must be available to work assigned schedule

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following: