Regional Design Leader

Regional Design Leader

(San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | College Station, TX)

American Fire Protection Group (AFPG) is a people-first company with a proven track record of investing in our teammates. Our purpose of “Building Great Leaders” is at the forefront of everything we do. 

AFPG is powered by APi Group – a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. Being a part of an organization like APi Group has many benefits, including highly competitive pay, industry leading benefits and perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities. 

We often hear companies claim they are a “family” not just a “company.” We strive to be a company that prioritizes the family YOU already have waiting for you at home. Creating a healthy work-life balance and ensuring everyone makes it home safely is our top priority. 

Benefits We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Health, Dental, Vision and More 
• 401(k) Plan – Matching 4%  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Discounted price) 
• Profit Sharing Plan  
• Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA  
• Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Define your career goals and create a plan that make the goals attainable 
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Paid Holidays 
• Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer Paid Life Insurance  

Regional Design Leader Position 

The Regional Design Leader ensures profitable and efficient design of quality fire protection systems through proactive management of the design departments. You will be responsible to plan and execute the accomplishment of department directives, as well as perform a wide variety of duties required to ensure the efficient day to day operations of the design departments for the Houston, San Antonio, and College Station offices.

This position has a salary range of $100K-$140K depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities 

• Organize personnel to accomplish goals efficiently; prioritize and focus work efforts as required and assist in the recruitment of additional personnel as required.
• Monitor progress of projects, confer with Division Leaders, Operation Leaders, Superintendents and Designers and ensure progression according to planned schedules and budgeted costs.
• Conduct regular design meetings and provide written summary with action items to the appropriate Division Leader.
• Responsible for oversight of the financial aspects of design labor including budgeted vs actual hours used.
• Manage all design professionals, providing mentorship and overseeing the workflow process.
• Maintain high level oversight of design quality control on projects from Sales to Design Handoff through completed installation.
• Ensure proper handoff of project information throughout the project life cycle.
• Responsible for the code and specification correctness of designs, reports and proposals.
• Ensure company safety guidelines are followed and that installation risks identified in design are communicated to the operations team.
• Consult with management to identify, plan, and develop methods to continually obtain greater efficiency and improve business processes.
• Document and maintain historical records of all design correspondence and deliverable documents.
• Visit jobsites periodically as needed to view and audit the installation and assisting field personnel with design and coordination issues.
• Perform design and/or project management functions on select projects as directed and agreed upon by the Regional Division Leaders.
• Assist sales and estimating team as required for proper design schemes and design labor estimates.
• Produce design concept drawings and hydraulic calculations for sales presentations.
• Assist Division Leaders as necessary to lead the Region to success.

Job Qualifications 

• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
• NICET Level 3 or 4 in Water-Based Systems Layout and Texas RME-G Certification (or ability to obtain it within three months)
• 3 or more years in supervisory experience.
• 7 or more years of successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry. Fire Alarm Design and/or Special Hazard experience is a plus.
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference checks.

Please visit www.afpgusa.com/careers for more information or to see all job openings.

American Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants with American Fire Protection Group and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.