Who We Are:

As buildings have grown and complexity, so have the requirements for their fire protection systems. Attention to detail and practical experience is crucial to designing successful fire protection systems. Originating from contractor-based fire protection design, Northern Sprinkler Design (NSD) was formed to offer leading edge solutions to these complex design challenges.

At Northern Sprinkler Design, we pride ourselves on our talented and committed team of professionals who are experts in the field of fire protection design. We partner with our clients through the complete design process, from pre-construction through to building occupancy. By focusing on our client’s specific needs, we approach each project with the result in the forefront of our minds: to provide real design solutions that ultimately end with successful, cost-effective installations.

By joining the Northern Sprinkler Design team, you can expect to work side by side with an experienced and knowledgeable group in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Here at Northern Sprinkler Design our people are our greatest asset, therefore employee training, development and well-being is our highest priority!

Who We’re Looking For:

A Pre-Design Administrator is a highly motivated, organized and knowledgeable individual willing to contribute their experience and expertise to our team. The Pre-Design Administrator supports our entire team with a variety of tasks to ensure the Engineering Permits & Submittal process progresses smoothly from start to finish. In this role you will focus your efforts on data management, project controls and permit preparation and submittal. The successful candidate will be organized, able to multitask and work as a positive member of the NSD team.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

As a Pre-Design Administrator, your responsibilities would include, but not be limited to the following:

• Gather, scan, file, and submit Design, Engineering and Permit documents internally, to clients, municipalities, AHJs, etc. per NSD’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Draft and submit technical documents including GRCCs and Permit Applications with support from the Engineers.
• Document control as per SOPs
• Manage & file the NSD shared email account(s) and phone(s), and route communications accordingly.
• Update design progress logs.
• General office administrative duties (order office supplies, prepare courier shipments, etc)
• Administrative overflow and vacation coverage.
• Other administrative tasks associated with the design & engineering processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Administration.

Qualifications:

• Experience as an office admin
• Self-motivated with a great work ethic.
• Detail oriented with great organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate, in writing and verbally, with all project stakeholders; and
• Ability to prioritize, meet project deadlines and problem solve efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read codes, technical specifications and building construction drawings including fire protection, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical is a strong asset.
• Experience in the fire protection construction industry is an asset.