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Design Manager

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. 🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States of America

Onsite $150,000 - $180,000 Full-time Manager

The Design Manager is responsible for the operational and financial accountability of the design department, including budget oversight and profitability. Key duties include managing a team of design professionals, auditing high-risk projects, and navigating regulatory hurdles with city and county authorities.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager is responsible for the operational and financial accountability of the design department, including budget oversight and profitability. Key duties include managing a team of design professionals, auditing high-risk projects, and navigating regulatory hurdles with city and county authorities.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 8 years of engineering and design experience, with 5+ years of direct leadership over a team of 10 or more. A NICET Level III certification in Water-Based Systems Layout and expert proficiency in industry-specific design software are required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) With Company Matching
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Birthday Holiday
  • Sick Pay
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Onsite Gym
  • Free Premium Coffee And Snacks
  • Company Celebrations
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Professional Development

Key Skills

Engineering design management Project budgeting Financial accountability Team leadership (10+ staff) NICET Level III certification Water‑based systems layout Fire‑life safety design software Regulatory compliance (city/county) Risk assessment Audit of high‑risk projects Stakeholder communication Process improvement Strategic planning Resource allocation Technical documentation Cross‑functional collaboration Problem solving Decision making Mentoring engineers Client liaison Quality assurance Scheduling Contract review Compliance reporting Leadership Negotiation skills

About Symons Fire Protection, Inc.

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is a full-service Fire-Life Safety company located in San Diego County serving Southern California. Our services include consulting, design, installation, inspections, certification, and 24-hour emergency services for both fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Established in 1993 by Dave Symons and future business partner Tod Emery, Mr. Symons took pride in establishing a company that specializes in being Responsive, Resourceful, and Reliable. Sadly, Dave Symons passed away in June of 2008 but left a legacy that was carried on by Tod Emery who served as President until his retirement in 2019. At that time, Tod transitioned the company to Jamil Shamoon who advanced from the role of VP and has taken the helm as President to lead the organization and team into a new and bright future. Today, Mr. Shamoon has continued Dave Symons’ legacy by building a company that has become one of Southern California's finest Fire-Life Safety contractors. Symons Fire Prot

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