Matt Roberts
About Matt Roberts
Matt Roberts is a Senior Fire Suppression Designer with extensive experience in fire protection design and project management. He has worked for various companies, including Telgian and BSW International, and holds degrees in Animal Science and Educational Technology.
Current Role at Telgian
Matt Roberts currently serves as a Senior Fire Suppression Designer at Telgian, a position he has held since 2022 in Atlanta, GA. In this role, he is responsible for creating project submittals, which include hydraulics and material data. He also conducts final punchwalks required for project close-out, ensuring that all aspects of the project meet the necessary standards.
Previous Experience in Fire Protection
Matt Roberts has extensive experience in the fire protection industry, having worked at several organizations. He was a Senior Fire Protection Designer/Quality Control at Telgian from 2007 to 2009 and held various positions at BSW International, including Fire Protection Coordinator, Manager, and Discipline Lead from 1995 to 2007. He also worked as a Senior Specialist-Fire Protection at Cyntergy from 2012 to 2019 and as a Sr. Fire Protection Designer II at MPW Engineering, LLC from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Matt Roberts studied at Connors State College, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Animal Science and Drafting/Design from 1984 to 1986. He furthered his education at Northeastern State University, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Educational/Instructional Technology from 1987 to 1989. He has also pursued additional studies at Reproductive Enterprises Inc.
Project Management and Design Expertise
In his current role and previous positions, Matt Roberts has gained significant expertise in project management and design. He manages and tracks projects, focusing on labor, materials, and budget to actuals. His responsibilities also include performing light design work, hydraulic calculations, and submittals to the Owner, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and Engineers of Record when needed. Additionally, he has experience in estimating project costs and bidding for fire sprinkler projects of varying sizes.