Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Century Fire Protection; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking a dedicated leader for the design department of fire sprinkler and suppression systems. In this role, you will manage a team of designers and oversee the project design quality and compliance with NFPA standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire sprinkler design and team management, ensuring timely delivery of accurate designs while adhering to project specifications and local codes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.
• Oversee design compliance with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Coordinate design requirements with project managers and field personnel.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Team management

NFPA standards compliance

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculations

Education

High school diploma or technical training

NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

SprinkCad

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Odenton - Odenton, MD 21113
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00
• Department: 130 - Odenton, MD

Summary

Responsible 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

• 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 Experience

High 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 Skills

Microsoft Office applications and SprinkCad preferred (AutoCAD, or HydroCAD).

Physical Demands

Prolonged 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.

Benefits

• 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 including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident