HDR

Sr. Fire and Life Safety Specialist (Sr. Building & Life Safety Specialist)

HDR • $100K — $120K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a related field or a High School diploma with relevant experience.
  • Advanced NFPA, ICC Certifications, or other specialized credentials in Fire & Life Safety.
  • Strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling, and Microsoft Office.
  • Proven leadership in design relevant to building codes and life safety.
  • A commitment to engaging in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate building code requirements effectively to stakeholders.
  • Develop complex Life Safety designs in line with ICC and NFPA Standards.
  • Conduct building code research for project development and design.
  • Lead code review teams for plan assessments from architects/engineers.
  • Evaluate compliance requests against adopted building codes.
  • Draft and edit code reviews and reports according to project scopes.
  • Provide education on regulatory elements to colleagues and clients.

Benefits

  • Membership in professional organizations as approved by HDR.
  • Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development.
  • Collaboration with a network of industry professionals.
  • Participation in an employee-owned culture fostering engagement and growth.
Full Job Description
In the role of a Senior Building Code & Life Safety Specialist, we'll count on you to:

  • Communicate the code requirements for the built environment effectively to city officials, developers, designers, and contractors.
  • Develop non-routine and complex Life Safety designs for facilities in compliance with the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
  • Develop non-routine and complex Life Safety design for facilities such as occupancy calculations, travel distances, code compliance drawings, passive fire protection systems, in compliance with the International Building & Fire codes and other Standards
  • Effectively network with other building, fire and life safety industry professionals.
  • Lead projects dedicated to Building Code & Life Safety Area of expertise
  • Researching building codes, regulations, life safety issues and providing analysis, recommendations, and support to a variety of clients and projects.
  • Building code research for project development and building design projects.
  • Lead and manage HDR code review teams to complete plan reviews for new projects developed by outside A/E firms.
  • Evaluate requests for alternate methods of compliance for the adopted codes.
  • Cross-examining test data (e.g., ASTM, UL) and building codes, or similar regulations (e.g., NFPA, ADA, FGI, etc.) for sufficient evidence of compliance and recommendations to obtain compliance.
  • Providing oversight and support for project quality control while interacting closely with project teams and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Draft and edit code reviews and reports as appropriate for specified scopes of work.
  • Communicate with internal and external clients to obtain the appropriate data and quality control documentation.
  • Review and provide feedback on client quality assurance systems.
  • Provide education relevant to code and regulatory elements of our services and specific tools and techniques to other segments of HDR and to clients.
  • Through written and verbal communication, inform internal and external audiences on a variety of relevant topics.
  • Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations as requested by or approved by HDR.
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • A minimum of 15 years Building Code & Life Safety design experience in systems design or regulatory enforcement
  • A minimum of five (5) years working in a Building Department or Fire Marshal's Office
  • Detailed understanding of the role of a Municipality's Building Department, specifically in the role of plan reviews, issuing permits and completing inspections.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a closely related field or a High School diploma with a combination of education and relevant experience
  • Advanced Levels of NFPA, ICC Certifications or other specialized credentials related to the field of Fire & Life Safety
  • Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to lead designs specific to area of expertise
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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