5-7 years of experience in fire protection design or equivalent vocational training
Prior supervisory or management experience
NICET Level II certification preferred
Strong understanding of NFPA and local jurisdiction requirements
Proficient in CAD and fire protection design software
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications
Responsibilities
Manage project duties and delegate tasks to team members
Review design drawings for NFPA compliance
Oversee material submittals and hydraulic calculations
Coordinate material delivery with customers and field superintendents
Supervise designers and monitor design hours for efficiency
Conduct job kick-off meetings with field crews
Ensure adherence to safety and incident reporting procedures
Benefits
$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for moving to Richmond, VA
Work-from-home flexibility initially, with eventual relocation required
Opportunity to work at ACI's headquarters in Richmond, VA
Participation in regular department meetings to discuss project progress
Full Job Description
THIS POSITION IS OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! AND UP TO $10,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR RELOCATING THE RICHMOND, VA AREA. WORK FROM HOME FLEXIBILITY CAN BE OFFERED AT FIRST BUT THE MANAGER WOULD EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE ABLE TO RELOCATE TO THE RICHMOND, VA AREA AND WORK OUT OF ACI'S HEADQUARTERS WHEN NECESSARY.
THIS ROLE IS OFFERED OUT OF OUR HEADQUARTERS IN RICHMOND, VA. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WOULD NEED TO BE WILLING TO RELOCATE THEMSELVES TO RICHMOND IF MADE AN OFFER. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED!
Summary/Objective:
The Fire Protection Design Manager will be responsible for general supervision of all design/BIM aspects of our 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:
5-7 years of experience in fire protection designer and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
Prior supervisor/management experience
NICET Level II certification (preferred but not required)
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
Fire Protection Design Manager
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
Fire Protection Design Manager
Travel:
May require travel (typically not overnight)
Preferred:
Prior military experience
Fire Protection Designer
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
