Senior Fire Sprinkler Design Lead

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Sprinkler Design professional to support the Reading and Harrisburg locations, reporting to the Vice President Eastern Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes administration, organization, data management and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise the Sprinkler Design staff, coordinate with sub-contractors, sales and project managers, and ensure compliance with NFPA guidelines while advancing design across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years of sprinkler design experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position is required.
• Significant knowledge and experience with AutoSprink and/or HydraTec systems is required.
• Experience with Navisworks and basic knowledge of Revit is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA guidelines is required.
• A degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conference into sprinkler design meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors on sprinkler projects.
• Follow through with all design items to be completed for each project.
• Coordinate with sales, project managers and designers to obtain required information on projects.
• Coordinate with blueprint room on permits and submittals.
• Update and log pipe on job dates.
• Make sure all head count sheets are completed for each project.
• Travel to job sites to perform on site design surveys / field checks utilizing all necessary equipment, including ladders and man lifts.
• Oversee and supervise Sprinkler Design Department employees, assisting in hiring and training of staff members as needed.
• Provide technical design guidance to owners, architects, general contractors and Comunale staff members as needed.
• Help resolve any design issues that occur on projects being completed throughout the country.
• Ensure sales personnel, project managers, and all design staff members are in accordance with and up to date on latest code requirements, including all NFPA guidelines.
• Assist sales department with technical questions and/or criteria pertaining to projects being bid.

Skills

Sprinkler design

Leadership

Project coordination

Navisworks

Revit basics

NFPA guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NICET certification (plus)

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraTec

Navisworks

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Sprinkler Design professional to support the Reading and Harrisburg locations, reporting to the Vice President Eastern Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes administration, organization, data management and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise the Sprinkler Design staff, coordinate with sub-contractors, sales and project managers, and ensure compliance with NFPA guidelines while advancing design across multiple markets.