Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Fire Sprinkler Design Manager to join our Commercial & Institutional – Fire Protection Services Team at our Birmingham, AL office.  

CHA Fire Protection Services offers highly specialized fire protection engineering services and cutting-edge solutions to the most challenging fire protection projects. Our knowledgeable staff manages complex industrial, commercial and design/build fire protection projects, including sprinkler systems, fire pumps, ground storage tanks, underground piping, and special hazards.

The Fire Sprinkler Design Manager, an important technical leadership role at CHA, leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals. A Fire Sprinkler Design Manager’s success is measured by their team's technical quality, achieving team utilization targets, engaging, and motivating their team to go above and beyond, and effective management of project budgets. The professional in this role organizes, directs, and coordinates activities associated with the project scope of work either individually or collectively with their team.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred
• NICET Level I Certification required; Level II preferred
• Valid drivers’ license required
• Minimum of 7 years of fire sprinkler design experience required
• Proficient with discipline-based software (AutoCAD, HydraCAD, etc.)
• Previous project or team management experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audience
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates a strong ability in design drawing layout
• Ability to lead and mentor more junior staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Some travel may be required (~10-15% of the time)
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to manage the activity within the team
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader
• Ability to resolve matters timely and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company

$86,400 - $111,780

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.