Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Chesapeake Sprinkler Co.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection is seeking a senior design leader to head the fire sprinkler and suppression design department in Ashburn, VA. You will oversee project design quality, mentor staff, and ensure all work complies with NFPA standards and codes, coordinating with PMs and field teams to deliver accurate designs.

The role requires 8+ years in fire sprinkler design, NICET preferred, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SprinkCad, and HydroCAD.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training; 8+ years fire sprinkler design experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA standards, hydraulics, and fire protection design software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit; ability to interpret drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.
• Oversee design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specs.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Coordinate with project managers and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain departmental standards and workflows.
• Support permitting and respond to AHJ inquiries.
• Lead design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the design department.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulics

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or technical training

NICET Level III/IV (preferred)

Tools

SprinkCad

HydroCAD

Job description

Div. 132 - Ashburn, VASummaryResponsible for leading the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems, overseeing project design quality, team performance, and compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications; manages design staff, coordinates with project managers and field teams, and ensures timely delivery of accurate, constructible designs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manage and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.Oversee the design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and submittals prepared by design staff.Coordinate design requirements with project managers and field personnel.Develop and maintain departmental standards, templates, and workflows.Support permitting processes and respond to AHJ inquiries.Assist with resource allocation, project planning, and departmental budgeting.Lead design reviews, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.Participate in client meetings and represent the design department in cross-functional discussions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma, technical training or degree preferred, and 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience; 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience; NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering preferred. Extensive knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection design software; ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.Computer SkillsMicrosoft Office applications and SprinkCad preferred (AutoCad, or HydroCAD).Physical DemandsProlonged periods of computer work; required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms, and/or climb a ladder.Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life InsuranceShort-term & Long-term DisabilityPaid Time OffPaid Holidays401(K) with Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Relief FundSupplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident