What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Design Department Manager position at Cosco Fire Protection?
Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of engineering and design department to design fire sprinkler systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel. Further, incumbent has responsibility to supervise, motivate, guide and direct the design staff and to provide the proper working relationship between the design department and all other departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic-partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age. NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Directs department activities and coordinates all schedules to design new fire sprinkler/suppression systems.
- Provide technical oversight and review of sprinkler drawings, calculations, fabrication lists, and other pertinent deliverables.
- Support Designers in the coordination with the MEP teams and General Contractors for BIM (Building Information Modeling), utilizing current programs.
- Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
- Confers with management, production, and installation staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing systems.
- Provides guidance and support on code interpretation as well as first level plan review.
- Provide training and coaching for the development of individual designers.
- Recruiting and staffing to meet design needs for the growth of the business.
- Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 8 to 12 employees, possibly more, in the Engineering Design Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Cosco Fire Protection's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of CAD Design software; i.e. SprinkCad, AutoSprink, HydroCad, etc., and BIM Programs such as Navisworks, Revit, etc.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
NICET Level III or IV Certification
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control.
- Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; writes clearly and informatively; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Safety and Security – Observes & reports safety and security procedures.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic-partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age. NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants