Pye-Barker Fire & Safety · 1 week ago
Fire Sprinkler Design Manager
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPye-Barker Fire & Safety is an industry-leading fire, life safety, and security company. The Fire Sprinkler Design Manager is responsible for leading a team of Sprinkler Designers, ensuring quality and timeliness of design work, and supporting sales and operations teams.
Building MaterialConstructionPublic SafetyReal Estate
Responsibilities
Recruit, hire, train, lead, manage, direct, develop, and motivate individuals and the team. Maximize productivity of design personnel and manage staff performance and conflicts with successful outcomes
Create and implement procedures, standards, and process improvements to enhance quality and timeliness of design work. Provide recommendations to executive management as needed regarding necessary equipment, personnel needs/changes, and the strategic direction for the department
Ensure strict adherence to the Operational Excellence program. Assist designers in working with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications
Develop project timelines, plan, schedule and assign sprinkler design work
Oversee the production of detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software
Provide senior level technical assistance as needed
Review of drawings and stock lists to perform quality and process checks and identify issues that need further discussion or modification
Ensure proper reporting on design project progression. Facilitate weekly Design Department meetings and provide status updates, issues encountered, manpower, labor consumption, and percent complete vs. schedule
Ensure the department provides timely and accurate entries into operating systems and updates Compass regularly
Perform other duties as required and or assigned by executive management
In addition to building and maintaining a cohesive team atmosphere with design personnel, must maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with project managers, superintendents, fabrication shop management, suppliers, executive staff, and all support functions within S&S/Pye-Barker
Serve as a senior internal and external technical resource for all company offices
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
5 + years of fire sprinkler system design experience
NICET level 3 certification in Water Based Systems Layout
Experience designing industrial fire sprinkler systems
Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design sprinkler systems
Proficient use of HydraCAD to design sprinkler systems
Proficient use of HydraCALC
Ability to read and understand stock lists and material take-offs
Capable of supporting and mentoring team members on BIM 3D projects
Experience performing job-site field checks/surveys
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Valid TWIC Card
Preferred
Experience with foam and industrial fixed spray & deluge applications is a plus
CFPS certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) is a plus
Benefits
Excellent pay
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Company
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a construction company providing sprinkler installation & inspections and industrial cleaning services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-10Private Equity
2021-06-29Acquired
2016-06-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
John Pewthers
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Bailey
Division Chief Financial Officer
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