Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for nearly 100 years, offering clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, we serve virtually every market sector and facility type.

About the role

The Sprinkler Design Manager provides support to the Sprinkler Layout Technicians for both Harrisburg & Reading locations. The goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Sprinkler Operations while maintaining profits, satisfying customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with NFPA guidelines. This position reports to the Vice President Eastern Pennsylvania and requires a close working relationship with the Sprinkler Design staff. The role demands the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with a focus on administration, organization, reporting, data management, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conference into sprinkler design meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors on sprinkler projects.
• Follow through with all design items to be completed for each project.
• Coordinate with sales, project managers, and designers to obtain required information on projects.
• Coordinate with blueprint room on permits and submittals.
• Update and log pipe on job dates.
• Ensure all head count sheets are completed for each project.
• Travel to job sites to perform on-site design surveys/field checks utilizing necessary equipment, including ladders and man lifts.
• Oversee and supervise Sprinkler Design Department employees, assisting in hiring and training staff as needed.
• Provide technical design guidance to owners, architects, general contractors, and Comunale staff.
• Resolve design issues on projects being completed throughout the country.
• Ensure sales personnel, project managers, and design staff are up to date on latest code requirements, including NFPA guidelines.
• Assist sales department with technical questions and criteria pertaining to projects being bid.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years of sprinkler design experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position is required.
• Significant knowledge and experience with AutoSprink and/or HydraTec systems is required.
• Experience with Navisworks and basic knowledge of Revit is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA guidelines is required.
• A degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package.