Fire Protection Design Manager

About the role

THIS ROLE IS OFFERED OUT OF OUR HEADQUARTERS IN RICHMOND, VA. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WOULD NEED TO BE WILLING TO RELOCATE THEMSELVES TO RICHMOND IF MADE AN OFFER. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management duties for each project and/or delegation to appropriate team member
• Reviews design drawings for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
• Reviews material submittals for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
• Reviews hydraulic calculations for compliance with NFPA codes and project specifications
• Reviews and procures all material stock lists for construction projects
• Covers material delivery with customer and field superintendent
• Supervises designer's tasks and schedules
• Reviews designer drawings to comply with department standard
• Maintains design file for each construction project
• Coordinates with FP service staff for small/day work projects
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety, or HR
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required 5-7 years of experience in fire protection designer and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
• Prior supervisor/management experience
• NICET Level II certification (preferred but not required)
• Understanding of NFPA and local authorities' jurisdiction requirements
• Ability to interpret architect drawings/specifications
• Proficient in Windows-based CAD, AutoCAD design software or other fire protection design software
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and spatial orientation aptitude and skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Fire Protection Design Manager

Skills

• Available to work assigned schedule
• May require travel (typically not overnight)
• Preferred prior military experience
• Fire Protection Designer

Benefits

• $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Pay

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! AND UP TO $10,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR RELOCATING THE RICHMOND, VA AREA.

Schedule

Work from home flexibility can be offered at first but the manager would eventually need to be able to relocate to the Richmond, VA area and work out of ACI's headquarters when necessary.