Project Plumbing Fire Protection Designer IV
Cannon DesignBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted October 15, 2025
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Job Description
This position involves leading the design and oversight of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for large-scale buildings, providing technical guidance to team members, preparing construction drawings using Revit BIM, and coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee complex plumbing, fire protection, and ductwork systems for large-scale buildings.
- Prepare Revit BIM models of construction drawings from schematic design through construction administration.
- Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and pumps.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Conduct site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress.
- Lead or participate in value engineering sessions and provide technical leadership to team members.
- Respond to RFIs, review change orders, and assist in preparing construction documents.
- Interface with clients and project teams, attend meetings, and manage project budgets.
- Mentor and guide less experienced staff, including performance reviews and staff development activities.
- Represent the company in project activities, business development, and marketing efforts.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
- Current CPD or PE license in the United States preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes required.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
- Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus required.
- Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for large-scale buildings.
- Able to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Prepare Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings as required.
- Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners, and pumping equipment.
- Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-through of site.
- Attend and participate in construction meetings.
- Respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering team.
- Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Represent the company in project activities, directing activities of project team members, and representing the company in business development and marketing activities.
- May serve in the QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
- Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (not specified in the posting)
Support for professional development including staff development activities, work planning, and training
Opportunities for involvement in business development and marketing activities
Equal opportunity and diversity, inclusion initiatives
Company policies on harassment and discrimination prevention
Mandatory compliance and internal policies training
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