Design Head # Fire Fighting _Fire Protection EPC

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has 8-10 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection / Fire Fighting / MEP EPC projects.
• Has experience independently handling design and engineering for multiple projects.
• Has managed a team of Design Engineers/Draftsmen.
• Has strong knowledge of practical site execution in addition to design.
• Can independently interact with Clients, Consultants and PMCs.
• Understands the commercial impact of engineering decisions and BOQ variations.
• Can identify design problems before they become site problems.
• Has strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Is capable of working in a deadline-driven EPC environment Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Design & Engineering team for multiple Fire Protection EPC projects.
• Design and review Fire Hydrant, Sprinkler, Wet Riser, Fire Pumping, Fire Water Storage and Fire Alarm systems.
• Prepare/review hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, pipe sizing, fire-water demand and other engineering calculations.
• Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQs and client requirements.
• Prepare/review shop drawings, coordination drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, pump-room layouts and installation details.
• Ensure compliance with NBC, IS, NFPA, local Fire Authority requirements and project specifications.
• Coordinate with Clients, PMCs, Consultants, Architects, MEP Consultants and other agencies for technical approvals.
• Lead technical discussions and resolve consultant comments.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Site Engineers for technical and execution-related issues.
• Provide timely responses to RFIs and site queries.
• Review BOQ quantities against approved drawings and identify quantity variations at an early stage.
• Support Procurement in technical evaluation of pumps, valves, sprinklers, pipes, fire-alarm equipment and other project materials.
• Review vendor technical submissions and material datasheets.
• Carry out Value Engineering without compromising system performance, safety or statutory compliance.
• Control drawing revisions and ensure only approved/current drawings are used at site.
• Minimize design-related site rework through proper checking and coordination.
• Ensure timely preparation of accurate As-Built Drawings and engineering handover documentation.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, checklists, templates and drawing/document-control procedures.
• Lead, mentor and allocate work to Design Engineers, CAD Engineers and Draftsmen.
• Monitor project-wise drawing schedules, pending approvals and engineering deliverables.
• Support Estimation/Tendering teams for technically complex projects.