Fire Sprinkler Designer & Project Manager

Total Fire Protection; Valley Grande (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Vacation after 1 year

Career development

Job summary

Total Fire Protection in Alabama is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer / Project Manager to lead sprinkler installations from handoff to completion. You will design systems, review plans, perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate material and schedules, and support field crews.

The role requires knowledge of NFPA standards, ability to read drawings, and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and AutoSprink. NICET certification is preferred; PE license is a plus; travel to project sites may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in fire sprinkler design and/or project management.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations and plan submissions to AHJs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and AutoSprink.
• NICET certification preferred; PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems and prepare shop drawings and hydraulic calculations.
• Review architectural and construction plans for sprinkler requirements and conflicts.
• Coordinate material takeoffs and ordering.
• Submit plans for permits and AHJ approval.
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, installation crews, inspections, and testing.
• Maintain accurate project records and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, codes, and project specs.
• Support field personnel and project closeout.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Project coordination

Hydraulic calculations

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NICET Water-Based Systems (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

AutoSprink

Job description

At Total Fire Protection, we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We foster a workplace where individual can take pride in their work, talents are valued, and professional growth is encouraged.

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Fire Sprinkler Designer / Project Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for managing fire sprinkler installation projects from initial project handoff through final completion. This position combines fire sprinkler system design, project coordination, material procurement, scheduling, permitting, field support, customer communication, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fire sprinkler systems, NFPA requirements, construction drawings, hydraulic calculations, project scheduling, and the coordination required between the office, field installation crews, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and customers.

This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Essential Job Functions

• Design fire sprinkler systems and prepare shop drawings and hydraulic calculations
• Review architectural and construction plans for sprinkler system requirements and trade conflicts
• Prepare material takeoffs and coordinate material ordering
• Submit plans and documents for permits and AHJ approval
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, installation crews, inspections, and testing
• Ability to read fire sprinkler protection design drawings
• Review project progress and address scheduling, material, and design issues
• Coordinate final inspections, testing, punch lists, and project closeout
• Maintain accurate project records, revisions, and as-built drawings
• Ensure work complies with applicable NFPA standards, codes, approved plans, and project specification

Job Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Previous experience in fire sprinkler design and/or project management
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and AutoSprink
• NICET certification in Water-Based Systems is preferred, although not required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus
• Experience with hydraulic calculation
• Experience submitting plans to AHJs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as visit active construction sites

• Ability to walk construction sites and inspect sprinkler installations

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders when necessary

• Ability to work around construction equipment, noise, dust, and other job-site conditions

• Occasional travel to project locations may be required

• Must be able to work additional hours when necessary to meet critical project deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 90-day probation period)

• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (after 90-day probation period)

• 40 Hours Vacation (after first year)

• Career development opportunities in the fire protection industry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Total Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.