Sprinkler Design Manager

Everestsearchpartners; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everestsearchpartners is assisting a well-established, family-owned fire protection company in finding a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead the sprinkler design team, oversee workflow, and provide technical guidance while staying engaged in the design process.

This role partners with Sales and Project Management to balance workloads, prepare construction drawings and fabrication lists, and ensure timely project delivery, approvals, and field installation readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Design or 7+ years of sprinkler design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and fire sprinkler system design.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations and piping systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes.
• NICET Level II certification in Water-Based Systems Layout required; Level III/IV preferred.
• Experience with HydraCAD and/or AutoSPRINK is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and provide technical guidance to the sprinkler design team.
• Manage project assignments, schedules, and overall design workload.
• Coordinate with Sales and Project Management to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Assist with sprinkler system design, layouts, and hydraulic calculations as needed.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA codes and project requirements.
• Prepare accurate fire sprinkler drawings and calculations for approval.
• Develop material and stock lists for fabrication and installation following drawing completion and approvals.
• Help resolve technical questions related to sprinkler design and code requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Design

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established, family-owned company in the fire protection industry, is seeking a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead its sprinkler design team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire sprinkler design professional to step into a leadership role, oversee project workflow, and provide technical guidance while remaining involved in the design process.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales and Project Management to coordinate schedules, manage design workloads, and ensure accurate, timely preparation of construction drawings and fabrication material lists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and provide technical guidance to the sprinkler design team.

• Manage project assignments, schedules, and overall design workload.

• Coordinate with Sales and Project Management to establish priorities and meet project deadlines.

• Assist with sprinkler system design, layouts, and hydraulic calculations as needed.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA codes and project requirements.

• Prepare accurate fire sprinkler drawings and calculations for approval.

• Develop material and stock lists for fabrication and installation following drawing completion and required approvals.

• Help resolve technical questions related to sprinkler design, code requirements, and design strategies.

• Maintain an organized workflow to support efficient project execution and timely field installation.

Qualifications

• College degree in Fire Protection Design or a related field, or 7+ years of relevant sprinkler design experience.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and fire sprinkler system design.

• Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations and piping systems.

• Strong knowledge of applicable NFPA codes.

• NICET Level II certification in Water-Based Systems Layout required at a minimum; Level III or IV preferred.

• Experience with HydraCAD and/or AutoSPRINK is a plus.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

• Previous leadership or team coordination experience is beneficial.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based.

• Occasional visits to customer facilities and active job sites may be required.

• Site visits may involve varying temperatures, working conditions, and environments.

• Some standing and walking may be required.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required at field sites.