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Assistant Design Manager, FP

Ahern 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Full-time Manager

Oversee quality control of fire protection design team deliverables and provide design support, potentially supervising one or two direct reports. Ensure fabrication documents are fitter-friendly and comply with applicable codes, project requirements, and company standards, while mentoring and training designers and collaborating with the Design Manager and organizational leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality control of fire protection design team deliverables and provide design support, potentially supervising one or two direct reports. Ensure fabrication documents are fitter-friendly and comply with applicable codes, project requirements, and company standards, while mentoring and training designers and collaborating with the Design Manager and organizational leaders.

Requirements

  • Requires at least three years of relevant fire sprinkler design experience and a thorough understanding of construction processes and the project life cycle. Candidates should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrate leadership, mentoring, customer service, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining current industry knowledge.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Match
  • Health Benefits
  • Employee Bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Mental Health Care
  • On-Site Fitness Centers
  • Personal Development Funds
  • Education Assistance
  • Training Programs
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Hybrid and Flexible Schedules

Key Skills

Fire protection design quality control Fabrication documentation Code compliance Project requirement analysis Mentoring designers Design team leadership Construction process knowledge Fast‑paced environment adaptability Attention to detail Customer service orientation Industry knowledge maintenance Team collaboration Design support for sprinkler systems Supervising direct reports Technical drawing review Problem solving Project life‑cycle understanding Leadership and training

About Ahern

Ahern is a mechanical and fire protection contractor specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, Building Controls, Sprinkler, Extinguisher & Alarm and Fabrication for construction and service projects. Founded in 1880, the company has over 1,900 employees servicing commercial and industrial customers across the United States. We partner on new construction or retrofit projects, service existing facilities, and provide prefabricated systems while reducing client risk on projects of all sizes. Ahern's Core Purpose: To create and maintain systems that save lives, improve the environment, and ensure personal comfort and well-being. For additional Company information, please visit jfahern.com. For information on starting a career with us, please visit aherncareers.com. Want job alerts by email? Join Our Talent Community - https://career4.successfactors.com/careers?company=JFAhern

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