Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Century Fire Protection Llc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illne

Hospitalization & Accident

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Minnesota is seeking a senior design leader to head the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems. You will drive design quality and ensure designs meet NFPA standards and project specs, coordinating with project managers and field teams.

The role requires a strong track record in sprinkler design, leadership experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
• NICET Level III or IV preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, NFPA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Oversee design quality, staff performance, and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams.
• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Develop standards, templates, and workflows.
• Support permitting and AHJ inquiries.
• Participate in client meetings and cross-functional discussions.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulics

NFPA standards

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or technical training

NICET Level III/IV preferred

Tools

SprinkCad

HydroCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SummaryResponsible 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.Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!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 & AccidentBuild a Career that Burns Bright!We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.