Southland Industries
Senior Fire Protection Designer
Southland Industries - Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
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POSITION SUMMARY
This role serves as lead designer on larger, more complex fire protection projects.
What you’ll do:
Completes more complex calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for large projects
Serves as lead on entire lifecycle of large projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts
Monitors long term project deadlines and ensures deliverables are met
QCs work done by less -experienced designers. Mentors less-experienced team members
What you’ll need to be successful:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Associate’s Degree preferred
NICET III minimum
Represents Southland FP design to all project parties and attends in person meetings with owner’s, general contractors and AHJs
Strong PM skills including creation of projections, FP design budget management, and ability to produce and follow change orders
Ability to manage multiple designers to meet deliverables, deadlines, and objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong prioritization skills.
Strong MS Office Suite skills, including Excel and Word
YOU Matter
PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN
At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.
If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.
If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then
JOIN
our team and become a part of an organization that values
PEOPLE
,
SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
Benefits:
As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
401(k) Plan with
50% Company Match
(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website:
Southland Careers
or on
Facebook
or
LinkedIN
To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video -
Working at Southland
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****
We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time
If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.
Required Skills
Required Experience
This role serves as lead designer on larger, more complex fire protection projects.
What you’ll do:
Completes more complex calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for large projects
Serves as lead on entire lifecycle of large projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts
Monitors long term project deadlines and ensures deliverables are met
QCs work done by less -experienced designers. Mentors less-experienced team members
What you’ll need to be successful:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Associate’s Degree preferred
NICET III minimum
Represents Southland FP design to all project parties and attends in person meetings with owner’s, general contractors and AHJs
Strong PM skills including creation of projections, FP design budget management, and ability to produce and follow change orders
Ability to manage multiple designers to meet deliverables, deadlines, and objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong prioritization skills.
Strong MS Office Suite skills, including Excel and Word
YOU Matter
PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN
At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.
If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.
If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then
JOIN
our team and become a part of an organization that values
PEOPLE
,
SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
Benefits:
As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
401(k) Plan with
50% Company Match
(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website:
Southland Careers
or on
or
To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video -
Working at Southland
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****
We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time
If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.
Required Skills
Required Experience