Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Location: Southern California

Position: Full-Time

Industry: Fire Protection / Fire Sprinkler Systems

We are an established and growing fire sprinkler contractor seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Design Manager to lead and oversee our design department.

We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on experience designing commercial, industrial, residential, and/or special-hazard fire sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the fire sprinkler design department
Supervise, train, and mentor fire sprinkler designers
Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance
Manage design schedules and ensure projects meet required deadlines
Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, general contractors, architects, engineers, and other trades
Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans
Oversee hydraulic calculations and system design
Review material selections and system requirements
Manage BIM/Revit coordination when required
Review plans before submission to AHJs
Coordinate and respond to plan-check comments
Assist with complex design and code-related issues
Maintain company design standards and quality-control procedures
Help improve design efficiency and department productivity
Coordinate design changes with project management and field operations

Qualifications

Strong fire sprinkler design experience
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D, and applicable fire/building codes
Experience with hydraulic calculations
Experience with AutoCAD and fire sprinkler design software
Revit/BIM experience strongly preferred
Must know Revit
Ability to read and coordinate construction documents
Strong understanding of commercial construction and field installation
Experience managing or mentoring designers preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
California fire sprinkler design experience strongly preferred

NICET certification is preferred but not required depending on experience.

What We’re Looking For

We want more than someone who can simply produce drawings. We are looking for a leader who can build and manage a strong design department, maintain high design standards, solve problems before they reach the field, and help improve the overall efficiency of our operation.

The right candidate will understand that good sprinkler design needs to work not only on paper, but also in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits and compensation package can include:

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Paid vacation and holidays
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Company-provided equipment
Professional development and certification opportunities
Long-term advancement opportunities

If you are an experienced fire sprinkler designer ready to move into a leadership position—or an established Design Manager looking for a strong long-term opportunity—we would like to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a brief description of your fire sprinkler design and management experience.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Serenity Fire Protection

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