Fire Protection Engineering Manager
Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
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Job Summary
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company we promise to always be responsive transparent and focused on results for our people our clients and our company.
Were a people-centric firm so its no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This in turn creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Join Olssons South Facilities Engineering and Design team as a Fire Protection Engineering Manager where youll lead a growing team delivering complex projects including secure facilities healthcare higher education commercial industrial and federal facilities.
In this leadership role youll be responsible for guiding and developing a team of fire protection professionals fostering technical excellence managing resources and ensuring successful project delivery. Youll work alongside multidisciplinary teams while helping shape the future growth of Olssons fire protection practice through client engagement recruitment mentorship and strategic planning.
- Lead mentor and develop a team of fire protection engineers and designers providing coaching performance feedback and career development support.
- Manage team workload staffing plans resource allocation and project assignments to ensure successful delivery of project commitments.
- Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for fire protection and life safety system designs.
- Oversee the design and review of fire suppression fire alarm and life safety systems in accordance with applicable codes standards and client requirements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams building strong relationships and supporting long-term client success.
- Collaborate with architects MEP engineers project managers and security professionals to deliver integrated building system solutions.
- Support business development efforts through proposal development project scoping client presentations and strategic growth initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement technical knowledge sharing and implementation of best practices across the team.
- Assist with recruiting hiring succession planning and team growth initiatives.
- Monitor project quality schedules and budgets while supporting project managers and technical teams.
- Occasionally travel to project sites client meetings and other Olsson offices as needed (approximately 10% or less).
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) credential preferred.8 years of fire protection engineering experience.
- 4 years of leadership supervisory project management or team development experience.
- Experience supporting business development proposal efforts and client relationship management.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards IBC IFC UFCs and client specifications.
- Proficiency with relevant design and modeling tools such as Revit AutoSPRINK HydraCAD or similar software.
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Olsson specializes in engineering and design client advisory services planning field services and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age military status or other protected status.
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About Company
Olsson is an engineering and design firm delivering infrastructure solutions that improve communities through expertise, collaboration, and innovation.
