• Lead a team of designers, including training, reviewing plans, and managing the design department schedule; assigning projects matched to designers' abilities.
• Identify training needs for the team; recommend or develop a program to fulfill gaps in skills and knowledge.
• Define performance expectations, measure, evaluate, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews for designers.
• Play a key role in the hiring process of new designers.
• Balance the needs of general contractors, architects, and local authorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Design a variety of fire sprinkler systems in accordance with applicable codes within the scope of the project using MEPCAD AutoSprink software.
• Explore value-engineering ideas to meet the overall project budget.
• Perform and review hydraulic calculations following specifications for the jobs.
• Assist with project management ensuring project specifications and correct materials are provided for jobs.
• Conduct on-site field surveys at current construction sites.
• Create final close-out documents, including Operations and Maintenance manual presentation and as-built drawings.
• Engage in continued professional development; stay on top of industry trends with respect to current codes and other trends in the industry by attending training sessions and seminars.

• A minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, or a combination of design and field technician work experience, is preferred.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office programs and willingness to learn AutoSprink, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD is required.
• AutoSprink by MEPCAD experience is a plus but not required. We train!

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.