Fire Protection Designer

Mullins Mechanical; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical services company is seeking an Operations – Fire Protection Designer to expand their fire sprinkler service offerings. This mid-senior level role involves coordinating operations, conducting designs, and managing proposals. Responsibilities include collaborating with pre-construction teams, maintaining high standards in work, and engaging with clients throughout project phases. Candidates should have 10 years in fire protection, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be proficient in relevant software tools. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and promoting team members.
• Proficient administrative and documentation abilities.
• Strong ability to read and understand building plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pre-construction team during bid pursuits.
• Initiate and run weekly meetings to solve issues.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and representation.

Skills

Strong leadership qualities

High-level communication skills

Blueprint reading

Deadline-oriented

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

10 years’ experience in fire protection field

NICET Certification preferred

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HASS

Job description

As an Operations –Fire Protection Designer you will be a key player in promoting our company and expanding our fire sprinkler service offerings. This position coordinates operations with FPE, PM, Field Operations, and BD to provide comprehensive fire protection proposals, designs, and execution for design-build pursuits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with pre-construction team during bid pursuits.
• Schedule design assignments and track progress and schedules.
• Initiate and run weekly meetings with the team to identify and solve issues.
• Schedule PM assignments and track individual PM progress.
• Work with PM/Field Ops on scheduling, change orders, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and professional representation and responsiveness for prospects and customers.
• Interact with clients and advise them during all phases of the project.
• Perform actual design duties until the design team is assembled.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Strong leadership qualities.
• High-level communication skills.
• Ability to lead and promote others on the team.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Blueprint reading: strong ability to read and understand building plans and blueprints.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, expert in communication, writing, and documentation abilities.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION

• 10 years’ experience in the fire protection field.
• NICET Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Proficient with HydraCAD, AutoSprink, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and HASS.

JOIN US

Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among firms in Mechanical. We’re one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America, specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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