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Allied Fire Protection

Design Manager- Interior Projects

Company logo
Allied Fire Protection
Designs, installs, monitors and maintains fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression and safety systems.
Management of interior projects design, including coordination, communication, team management, and quality control.
14d ago
$100,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Pearland, TX
Onsite
Company Size
501 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fire Protection Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Safety Consulting
Design & Engineering
Inspection & Testing
Maintenance Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
design review
oversee subcontractors
site surveys
quality management
field checks
team management
  • Design review and approval of all drawings prior to submittal
  • Upon submittal approval, ensure designers provide final listings and complete foreman prints prior to pipe on job date
  • Provides responsive, concise, accurate and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensures timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues.
  • Oversee subcontract designer’s work and ensure deadlines are being met
  • Recommends improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
  • Assist with recruitment and interviewing of possible design candidates
  • Manage design team’s workload and obtain branch office and/or subcontract support as required
  • Perform site surveys and train team member on proper site survey process
  • Actively participates in turn over meetings, design meetings, post job meetings, and weekly department meeting.
  • Attends inspections as licensed representative, as needed
  • Manage team of designers providing leadership, training, mentoring and coaching
  • Manage commitment dates to ensure they are met; communicate to appropriate team members if commitment date is at risk of being missed
  • Ensure proper safety procedures and use of equipment
  • Perform field checks and site visits as needed
  • Review design team timesheets for accuracy and approval
  • Schedule design based on pipe on job and schedule requirements
  • Ensure quality management throughout design process
  • Perform quality checks on drawings through head layout, pipe layout and pipe size review meetings with designer and sales and Construction Operations Manager
  • Schedule pre-design meeting with the designer, sales and Interior Projects Operations Manager
  • Ensure projects are assigned to appropriate design team members
  • Assist with design in order to maintain commitment dates, as required
  • Provide awareness to sales and operations team when there is an increase in scope or headcounts from original estimate
  • Coordinate with Sales and Interior Projects Operations Managers to review scope sheet, verify schedule and design requirements
  • Responsible for communication and status reporting to design team members, customers and management
  • Ensure designers are reviewing project changes during design phase and notifying operations team regarding impact
  • Build relationships with customers, sales and operations teams
  • Review and approve all resubmittals, track rejection comments
  • Ensure all required plans and CAD files are received and provided to designer assigned to project
What you bring
nicet iii
sprinkler design
autocad
hydraulic calc
texas rme
team management
  • Must demonstrate ability to manage a team.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents.
  • Proficient in PDF creation
  • Capable of supporting and mentoring team members
  • Know local codes & AHJ requirements within local jurisdictions
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Must able to work on a construction job site.
  • High School diploma or GED is required
  • Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and HydraCAD or equal design software Hydraulic Calculations knowledge and understanding.
  • 10+ years of experience in Fire Sprinkler Systems design.
  • NICET Level III in Water-Based Systems
  • 25% driving
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable local AHJ as well as NFPA standards and Building codes.
  • Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products including Word and Excel
  • Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
  • Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
  • Texas RME-G
Benefits
  • 75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing
  • 2-3 nights per month to Allied Offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston, McAllen, San Antonio)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • criminal and employment verification, reference checks
Company
Overview
1998
Year of Founding
The company was established in 1998 by two lifelong friends in a Texas garage.
Multi-Million
Revenue Growth
The company achieved multi-million dollar revenue, reflecting significant growth from its humble beginnings.
24/7
Monitoring Service
Provides round-the-clock dispatch and rapid response for system monitoring, even on third-party systems.
  • Turned a teenage dream into a fire-safety powerhouse.
  • Grew into a full-service contractor with six Texas offices.
  • Specializes in fire sprinkler systems, alarm detection, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring, and underground mains.
  • Engineers systems early in project planning, coordinating BIM designs and municipal requirements for seamless integration.
  • Manages everything from design and installation to monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and emergency response.
  • Trusted by industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and residential clients across Texas on flagship projects.
  • Notable for its veteran-field-tech culture, apprenticeship training, and owners who still lead crews in the field.
  • Underground work—including water-main taps, vaults, backflow assemblies, and hydrant mains—sets it apart from peers.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Inclusion & Diversity
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