Fire Sprinkler Design Manager: Lead Design & Compliance

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training and Education

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA, is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead the fire sprinkler design department. You will oversee project designs, enforce NFPA standards, and ensure timely delivery of accurate, constructible designs.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with project managers and field teams, and developing departmental standards. NICET certification and 8+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA standards and ability to review drawings and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fire sprinkler design team and mentor staff.
• Oversee design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• 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 budgeting.
• Lead design reviews, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the design department in cross-functional discussions.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Team leadership

NFPA standards

Hydraulics

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydroCAD

Job description

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA, is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead the fire sprinkler design department. You will oversee project designs, enforce NFPA standards, and ensure timely delivery of accurate, constructible designs.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with project managers and field teams, and developing departmental standards. NICET certification and 8+ years of experience are preferred.