DESIGN MANAGER

About Getz Fire Equipment Company Getz Fire Equipment Company, a leader in fire protection products and services in the Midwest since 1957, is seeking a Fire Alarm and Special Hazards Design Manager to work in our Peoria office. GFE is a small business that prides itself on quality, commitment to customer satisfaction, and fierce loyalty to all employees who join our family. We have been the premier Special Hazards company of downstate Illinois and Northeast Iowa for several decades, and since the early 2000s have been a leader in fire alarm system design and installation. Our goal to distinguish ourselves with quality and ethics has led to steady, organic growth, and with your help we plan to continue this trend for many years to come.

About The Role By joining the Engineered Systems Sales and Installation department of GFE, you would work alongside a small group of committed individuals with hundreds of years of cumulative industry experience. This position oversees the design and scope process for each project during its design stage while managing a team of designers. An eye for detail, strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and cooperative participation within a team will be crucial in this fast-paced and challenging position.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the design and scope process for each project during its design stage
• Manage and oversee a team of designers
• Oversee and create fire alarm and special hazards construction drawings using AutoCAD
• Compile all accompanying documentation, permit applications, record keeping, and as-built drawings
• Assess each design for compliance with applicable NFPA and IBC codes, local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements, and manufacturer's specifications
• Provide general support to sales estimators and project technicians within the department