Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is hiring : Sprinkler Design Manager in Annapolis

Overview Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position provides leadership for the team of Sprinkler Designers. The Sprinkler Design Manager is responsible for the quality and timeliness of all design work performed by the department and for supporting the sales and operations teams. Pay Range : $90K-$130K. Hybrid office flexibility.

Responsibilities Recruit, hire, train, lead, manage, direct, develop, and motivate individuals and the team. Maximize productivity of design personnel and manage staff performance and conflicts with successful outcomes.

Create and implement procedures, standards, and process improvements to enhance quality and timeliness of design work. Provide recommendations to executive management regarding equipment, personnel needs / changes, and the strategic direction for the department.

Ensure adherence to the Operational Excellence program. Assist designers in interpreting project specifications with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed.

Develop project timelines, plan, schedule and assign sprinkler design work.

Oversee the production of detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.

Provide senior level technical assistance as needed.

Review drawings and stock lists to perform quality and process checks and identify issues that require discussion or modification.

Ensure proper reporting on design project progression. Facilitate weekly Design Department meetings and provide status updates, issues encountered, manpower, labor consumption, and percent complete vs. schedule.

Ensure the department provides timely and accurate entries into operating systems and updates Compass regularly.

Perform other duties as required and / or assigned by executive management.

Maintain a cohesive team atmosphere with design personnel and foster positive working relationships with project managers, superintendents, fabrication shop management, suppliers, and all support functions within S&S / Pye-Barker. Serve as a senior internal and external technical resource for all company offices.

Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent.

5+ years of fire sprinkler system design experience.

NICET level 3 certification in Water Based Systems Layout.

Experience designing industrial fire sprinkler systems.

Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design sprinkler systems.

Proficient use of HydraCAD and HydraCALC for sprinkler design.

Ability to read and understand stock lists and material take-offs.

Capable of mentoring team members on BIM 3D projects.

Experience performing job-site field checks / surveys.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience with foam and industrial fixed spray & deluge applications is a plus.

CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus.

Valid TWIC Card.

Other Duties Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift heavy objects.

Other physical abilities include balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, and visual acuity.

Benefits And Perks Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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