Design Manager- Interior Projects

DESIGN MANAGER- INTERIOR PROJECTSJOB DESCRIPTION Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Coordinate with Sales and Interior Projects Operations Managers to review scope sheet, verify schedule and design requirementsSchedule design based on pipe on job and schedule requirementsE nsure projects are assigned to appropriate design team membersEnsure all required plans and CAD files are received and provided to designer assigned to projectSchedule pre-design meeting with the designer, sales and Interior Projects Operations ManagerEnsure quality management throughout design processResponsible for communication and status reporting to design team members, customers and managementManage team of designers providing leadership, training, mentoring and coachingProvides responsive, concise, accurate and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensures timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues.Actively participates in turn over meetings, design meetings, post job meetings, and weekly department meeting.Attends inspections as licensed representative, as neededPerform site surveys and train team member on proper site survey processEnsure proper safety procedures and use of equipmentPerform quality checks on drawings through head layout, pipe layout and pipe size review meetings with designer and sales and Construction Operations ManagerPerform field checks and site visits as neededManage design team's workload and obtain branch office and/or subcontract support as requiredOversee subcontract designer's work and ensure deadlines are being metBuild relationships with customers, sales and operations teamsDesign review and approval of all drawings prior to submittalReview and approve all resubmittals, track rejection commentsUpon submittal approval, ensure designers provide final listings and complete foreman prints prior to pipe on job dateKnow local codes & AHJ requirements within local jurisdictionsManage commitment dates to ensure they are met; communicate to appropriate team members if commitment date is at risk of being missedAssist with recruitment and interviewing of possible design candidatesReview design team timesheets for accuracy and approvalEnsure designers are reviewing project changes during design phase and notifying operations team regarding impactProvide awareness to sales and operations team when there is an increase in scope or headcounts from original estimateAssist with design in order to maintain commitment dates, as requiredRecommends improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practicesOther duties as assigned Knowledge:High School diploma or GED is requiredNICET Level III in Water-Based SystemsTexas RME-G Work Experience:10+ years of experience in Fire Sprinkler Systems design. Skills and Competencies:Excellent written, verbal and presentation skillsDetail oriented with excellent organization skillsProficient in working with Microsoft Office Products including Word and ExcelProficient in PDF creationMust have valid state driver's license and good driving recordProficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and HydraCAD or equal design software Hydraulic Calculations knowledge and understanding.Capable of supporting and mentoring team membersProficient in interpreting and applying applicable local AHJ as well as NFPA standards and Building codes.Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents.Must demonstrate ability to manage a team.Must able to work on a construction job site. Physical Requirements:75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing25% driving Travel:2-3 nights per month to Allied Offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston, McAllen, San Antonio) PIbb6d2b16ed21-29400-38249598

Created: 2025-10-01