Fire Protection Engineering Manager
olssonFayetteville (AR)
Fire Protection Engineering Manager
Posted today
olssonFayetteville (AR)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
You will lead Olsson's Fire Protection Engineering team within the South Facilities Engineering and Design group, guiding design and delivery of complex life-safety projects. You’ll mentor engineers, manage workload and budgets, and ensure designs meet codes and client needs. By collaborating with architects, MEPs, and clients, you help grow Olsson’s fire protection practice and deliver integrated building solutions. This role combines technical leadership with business development and strategic planning, offering a meaningful impact on communities and facilities. You’ll shape team culture, drive best practices, and contribute to Olsson’s growth and mission. Compensation / Benefits 401(k) match flexible work arrangements wellness program health care vision dental
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of fire protection engineers and designers with performance feedback and career development Manage team workload, staffing plans, resources, and project assignments for on-time delivery Provide technical leadership and quality oversight for fire protection and life safety system designs Oversee design and review of fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems per codes and client requirements Act as trusted advisor to clients and project teams, cultivating long-term relationships Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, PMs, and security professionals to deliver integrated building solutions Support business development via proposals, project scoping, client presentations, and growth initiatives Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, implementing best practices Assist with recruiting, hiring, succession planning, and team growth Monitor project quality, schedules, and budgets in support of PMs and technical teams Occasionally travel to project sites, client meetings, and Olsson offices (approx. 10% or less)
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 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, proposals, and client relationship management Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, UFCs, and client specifications Proficiency with design/modeling tools such as Revit, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or similar collaborative ownership of work mentorship and people development NFPA standards IBC, IFC, UFCs fire protection and life safety system design
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