Fire Protection Designer and Project Manager

Fire Protection Designer and Project Manager

My client is a top notch Mechanical Fire Protection company that is looking for a Jack of all trades. Someone that can do some design and some Estimating and Project Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diving deep into architectural and engineering plans to fully understand project scope and technical needs.
• Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to develop effective, efficient sprinkler system layouts that optimize protection and cost.
• Creating detailed AutoCAD drawings and hydraulic calculations that serve as precise guides for fabrication and installation.
• Preparing Requests for Information (RFI) to clarify or resolve design questions quickly, keeping projects moving.
• Coordinating closely with procurement and fabrication teams to ensure materials are ordered accurately, on time, and meet quality standards.
• Remotely supporting field crews during installation, reviewing progress, and addressing technical challenges to ensure strict adherence to the design and safety protocols.
• Keeping projects organized and on schedule by tracking deadlines, adjusting plans as necessary, and communicating clearly with all parties involved.
• Staying up to date with the latest fire protection codes, technologies, and best practices, and bringing that knowledge into your designs for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience designing fire sprinkler systems.
• Good skills with AutoCAD.
• A solid understanding of hydraulics.
• Experience with fire pump installations is a bonus.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and customer service abilities.