Onsite Senior Design Manager - Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fireline Sprinkler, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fireline Sprinkler, LLC is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead our design department onsite. You will guide a team of designers, ensure high-quality fire sprinkler system designs, and uphold NFPA compliance across projects.

With 10+ years in design and at least 5 years of leadership, you will optimize layouts, hydraulic calculations, and fabrication drawings while coordinating with operations, sales, and field teams to meet schedules and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA standards and fire protection system design.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic calculations, fabrication processes, and installation practices.
• Proficiency with industry design software such as AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for design managers and fire sprinkler designers.
• Oversee the design of fire sprinkler systems, including layouts, hydraulic calculations, fabrication drawings, and stock lists.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
• Review and approve complex designs while providing technical guidance and problem-solving support.
• Manage department workload, staffing, and resource allocation to support project schedules and business growth.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Sales, Fabrication, and Field teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor key performance indicators, department productivity, and project milestones.
• Support strategic planning, technology implementation, and long-term departmental growth.

Skills

Leadership

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards

Hydraulic calculations

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Revit

AutoCAD

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Fireline Sprinkler, LLC is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead our design department onsite. You will guide a team of designers, ensure high-quality fire sprinkler system designs, and uphold NFPA compliance across projects.

With 10+ years in design and at least 5 years of leadership, you will optimize layouts, hydraulic calculations, and fabrication drawings while coordinating with operations, sales, and field teams to meet schedules and growth goals.