Fire Protection Design Manager - PE

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Fire Protection Design Manager - PE Salary: $150,000-$180,000 + Benefits &
Company Profit Sharing About the Construction Company / The Opportunity

Our client, a leading organization in the construction industry, specializes in delivering comprehensive fire protection services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. This is a unique opportunity for a results-driven Fire Protection Design Manager to lead a high-performing design team and oversee the full spectrum of fire sprinkler system designs in a hybrid work setting. You’ll leverage innovative solutions, mentor talented professionals, and advance safety standards while enjoying competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fire sprinkler design team to ensure high performance and growth.
• Oversee all aspects of fire sprinkler system design for a variety of applications, including industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to sales and project management teams as required.
• Ensure robust quality control and produce effective, efficient, and code-compliant designs.
• Review project progress and budgets with the design team, driving accountability and cost management.
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to anticipate scheduling, procurement, and project delivery needs.
• Review and ensure compliance with material and design specifications within each project’s contractual scope.

• NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology—Water-Based Systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Design Manager leading fire protection design teams.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Auto Sprink software for fire protection layout and design.
• Proven expertise in fire sprinkler systems in high‑rise, multi‑family, storage facilities, warehouses, and data centers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Clean motor vehicle record and ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in technical training or staff development for design professionals.
• Exposure to recent fire protection technologies and fabrication best practices.
• Expertise working with a range of fire protection systems including pumps and special hazards.
• Familiarity with project management and scheduling software tools.