Job Description
Title - Fire Protection Design Manager
Location – Richmond, VA
Duration – Permanent Role
Pay rate – Pay rate depends on candidate’s experience
Job Description:
- Fire Protection Design Manager
Summary/Objective:
- The Fire Protection Design Manager will be responsible for general supervision of all design/BIM aspects of client’s new construction sprinkler projects.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for project management duties for each project and/or delegation to appropriate team member
- Reviews design drawings for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
- Reviews material submittals for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
- Reviews hydraulic calculations for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
- Reviews and procures all material stock lists for construction projects
- Coordinates material delivery with customer and field superintendent
- Supervises designer's tasks and schedules
- Reviews designer drawings to comply with department standard
- Monitors design hours for profitability/efficiently
- Supervises field measuring process with designers
- Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings to review progress on current projects and future project needs
- Assists FP sales team with bid take off as needed
- Coordinates and resolves design conflicts with field superintendent
- Conducts job "kick-off" meetings for superintendent and field crews
- Coordinates regular FP department meetings
- Reviews and approves vendor material invoices for construction
- Coordinates permit process with local Authority Housing Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Coordinates and reviews shop drawing process with A/E
- Maintains "design" file for each construction project
- Coordinates with FP service staff for small/day work projects
- Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety, or HR
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Required:
- 7 to 10 years of experience in fire protection and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- Prior supervisor/management experience
- NICET Level II certification
- Understanding of NFPA and local authorities' jurisdiction requirements
- Ability to interpret architect drawings/specifications
- Proficient in Windows-based CAD, AutoCAD design software or other fire protection design software
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and spatial orientation aptitude and skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS Word and Excel
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
- Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must have a satisfactory driving record, criminal record, and ability to pass a drug screen
- Must be available to work assigned schedule
- The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
- Position may require visits to construction site
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
Travel:
- May require travel (typically not overnight)
- Preferred:
- Prior military experience
- Fire Protection Design
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Local area, Night shift,