Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant Manager

Cosco Fire Protection; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Cosco Fire Protection in Corona, CA is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant Manager with senior-level experience to lead the design team. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, improving processes, and guiding the design department for business growth in the Corona market.

You will oversee design activities, coordinate with MEP teams and contractors for BIM, and drive adherence to NFPA standards while developing staff and recruitment strategies for design capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years in Fire Protection Design & PM; 10+ years preferred.
• NICET III certification; IV or PE preferred.
• Experience supervising designers and coordinating projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct team activities and prioritize schedules to design fire sprinkler systems.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings, calculations, and deliverables.
• Develop process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency and quality.
• Coordinate with MEP teams and General Contractors for BIM (Revit/ NavisWorks).
• Recruit, mentor, and train designers for design growth.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes and perform first-level plan reviews.

Skills

Read drawings & specs

Mentoring

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

NFPA standards knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection/Engineering

NICET III certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Revit

NavisWorks

Job description

Job Title and Location

Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant Manager - Senior Level — Corona, CA

The LA / Orange County District office of Cosco Fire Protection is seeking a leadership-oriented, technically skilled professional to grow and guide the design team. The role focuses on mentoring staff, improving processes and best practices, and contributing to the design department and business in the Corona market.

Responsibilities

• Direct team activities and prioritize/coordinate schedules to design new fire sprinkler/suppression systems.
• Provide technical oversight and review of sprinkler drawings, calculations, fabrication lists, and other deliverables.
• Develop process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality of the final product.
• Support Designers in coordinating with MEP teams and General Contractors for BIM (Building Information Modeling) using current programs (e.g., Revit, NavisWorks).
• Resolve problems using new techniques, technologies, and concepts.
• Confer with management, production, and installation staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing systems.
• Provide guidance on code interpretation and perform first-level plan review.
• Provide training and coaching for the development of individual designers.
• Recruiting and staffing to meet design needs for business growth.
• Maintain knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and make recommendations accordingly.

Key Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, ASIs, etc.).
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AutoCAD, and Fire Sprinkler Design software (e.g., AutoSprink, HydraCAD). AutoSprink experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, stock listing, project design, and project management; ability to review and approve work produced by other designers.
• Practical experience designing Wet, Dry, Deluge, and Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems; design experience with fire pumps and standpipes is required.
• Special Hazards design experience (e.g., fixed water spray, clean agent, foam) is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with general construction practices and terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable negotiating with customers, vendors, etc.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter able to operate in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, 25 and associated Codes/Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary education preferred.
• 7 years (10+ years preferred) of experience in Fire Protection Design & PM.
• Previous fire sprinkler designer supervision experience a plus.
• Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink a plus.
• NICET III (minimum); NICET IV or PE preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Location: Corona, CA
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has formal supervisory responsibility, with the ability to lead entry/mid-level designers on multiple projects and review/approve their work product.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or eight to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

Cosco provides competitive wages, a flexible work schedule, a full suite of company-paid benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Cosco Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for applicants.