Design Coordinator Assistant
Summary
A Design Coordinator at a San Diego fire protection contractor supports fire sprinkler projects from proposal through completion — producing AutoCAD drawings, hydraulic calculations, estimates, and code reviews, while coordinating schedules, documentation, and communication with project managers, contractors, and customers.
Who We Are:
Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is a premier, full-service fire-life safety contractor based in San Diego, CA. For over 30 years, we have specialized in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of residential and commercial fire sprinkler and fire alarm/low voltage systems across Southern California.
We pride ourselves on operational excellence, high-quality craftsmanship, and unwavering safety standards. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in the fire protection industry.
How We’ll Take Care of You:
- 401(k) + Company Matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance, including FREE Employee Only premium for SIMNSA and Kaiser Permanente Bronze Base medical plans
- Vacation, Holidays, Birthday Holiday, and Sick Pay
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement within the fire protection industry
- Company Celebrations, including summer picnic and holiday events
- Employee Referral Program
- FREE Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- FREE Onsite Gym
- FREE premium coffee and snacks
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and technical knowledge.
Job Summary
The Design Coordinator Assistant provides administrative, technical, and project coordination support to the Fire Sprinkler Design and Project Management teams. This position assists with preparing, organizing, tracking, and coordinating fire sprinkler design documents and project information from project award through design approval and construction.
The Design Coordinator Assistant helps ensure drawings, submittals, project information, and communications are accurate, organized, and completed on schedule. The position works closely with Fire Sprinkler Designers, Design Coordinators, Project Managers, field personnel, customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
This role is intended to develop foundational knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, applicable codes and standards, construction documents, design processes, and project coordination while providing dependable support to the design department.
Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time based on business needs.