Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as second-in-command on the project team, working under the Associate to lead and manage all team functions and operations
• Supervise a team of design professionals, overseeing surveys, calculations, selections, and layouts across all project phases
• Direct the construction administration process, overseeing shop drawing review, field observations, and reporting
• Serve as a respected technical authority, providing direction and higher-level plumbing and fire protection system design
• Operate as a project manager in support of Associates, transcending standard Job Captain responsibilities
• Collaborate with team leadership on client relationship management, ensuring client satisfaction and providing feedback for adjustments
• Support business development by maintaining strong turnaround on work and cultivating client relationships
• Assist the Associate with training, development, and project execution oversight of the design team
• Provide input on staffing and team member career development

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Designer, including at least 2 years in a Lead Designer role, on a professional engineering project team under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading engineering projects of various sizes and complexities
• 4-year Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven project management ability, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports against strict deadlines across multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
• Highly organized, composed under pressure, and possesses a keen eye for detail

Why Consider?

Design Manager authority for the trade in a growing regional office.

Florida expansion backed by a strong pipeline of awarded projects.

Team supervision plus direct CA leadership.

A clear route to Associate.

Lead sooner, and keep your options open across specialties.

Room to grow, with a structured path that shows exactly how to reach the next level.

Expect variety: mission critical, healthcare, higher education, and commercial assignments, often in the same year.

Complimentary financial planning, plus on-site fitness and wellness programs.

A complete benefits package with a retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, PTO, and EIT/PE licensure support.