Fire Sprinkler Design Manager | NFPA & Codes Lead

Century Fire Protection; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA seeks a senior leader to design and oversee fire sprinkler systems for diverse projects. You will guide the design team, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with PMs and field teams to deliver constructible designs.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in design, NICET III/IV, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This role emphasizes mentoring staff, standards development, and active participation in client meetings to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection design software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

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.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Team leadership

NFPA standards

Hydraulics

AutoCAD

Revit

Project coordination

Communication

Education

NICET Level III/IV in Fire Protection

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SprinkCad

HydroCAD

Job description

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA seeks a senior leader to design and oversee fire sprinkler systems for diverse projects. You will guide the design team, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with PMs and field teams to deliver constructible designs.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in design, NICET III/IV, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This role emphasizes mentoring staff, standards development, and active participation in client meetings to drive project success.