Design Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

9475 Chesapeake Drive SD Division - San Diego, CA 92123

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is a premier, full-service fire-life safety contractor based in San Diego, CA. For over 30 years, we have specialized in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of residential and commercial fire sprinkler and fire alarm/low voltage systems across Southern California.

We pride ourselves on operational excellence, high-quality craftsmanship, and unwavering safety standards. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in the fire protection industry.

As a Design Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the planning, design, estimating, and coordination of fire sprinkler projects from initial proposal through completion. You will work closely with project managers, supervisors, contractors, customers, and other team members to develop accurate designs, maintain project schedules, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

• 401(k) + Company Matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance, including FREE Employee Only premium for SIMNSA and Kaiser Permanente Bronze Base medical plans
• Vacation, Holidays, Birthday Holiday, and Sick Pay
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement within the fire protection industry
• Company Celebrations, including summer picnic and holiday events
• Employee Referral Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• FREE Onsite Gym
• FREE premium coffee and snacks

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and technical knowledge.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated Design Coordinator to join our Fire Sprinkler Department. The Design Coordinator will provide planning, design, estimating, documentation, and project coordination support for residential and commercial fire sprinkler projects.

The successful candidate will use problem-solving, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, organization, and visualization skills to develop accurate and detailed drawings and project documentation. Responsibilities may include fire sprinkler system layout and design, hydraulic calculations, estimating, code review, sustainable design analysis, contractor coordination, and project scheduling.

The Design Coordinator must be able to read and understand construction documents, blueprints, contracts, specifications, and submittals and have the ability to review and understand scopes of work for service and construction contracts.

Previous experience designing and calculating fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems is strongly preferred. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes is preferred; employees will be expected to develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards.

• Review project proposals, plans, specifications, and contract documents to establish project objectives and requirements.
• Work with supervisors, project managers, and management to define project scope, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Identify project phases, required resources, and project elements.
• Coordinate project activities with internal teams, contractors, customers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with reviewing contractor bids and determining project responsibilities.
• Monitor project progress and assist with maintaining project schedules.
• Identify potential project issues…