Design Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Design Manager position is to manage the design department at an SFS location or district, following SFS’s quality design procedure and work instructions.

• Strong working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes. NICET III or NICET IV preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
• Using SFS’ Design Review Form, review and verify designs and calculations prior to submittal.
• Assign projects to designers based on workload demand and maintain design calendar.
• Ensure that field checks are completed and that projects are listed for material accurately and on time.
• Participate in design kick‑off and WPR meetings.
• In conjunction with the SFS technology manager, maintain design systems and software.
• Help coordinate material delivery to job sites.
• Assist sales/estimating personnel in estimating design hours for bids.
• Assist design personnel in preparation for NICET tests and correspondence courses.
• Train designers and design trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection design.
• Design automatic sprinkler systems—including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems—using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Understand and follow SFS’ safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employees must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Review all design employees per company policy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state‑required certification required.

• 10 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred.
• Basic and advanced math skills, required.

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Familiarity with Hydra Cad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employees will occasionally need to bend, kneel, balance, lift