Fire Sprinkler Department Manager

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Department Manager who is a positive change agent and can drive high customer satisfaction while leading a branch team, including engineering, project execution, and service departments, along with a back-office team to support a business that is experiencing exciting growth. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has experience managing a team in the fire alarm or sprinkler industry and is ready to assume ownership of a department role while being part of a vibrant national organization.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Responsible to ensure all associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

• Manage the engineering, project management, installation, and service departments for the sprinkler department.

• Supervise, train, and develop all department associates including project managers, installers, technicians, project coordinators, and supervisors.

• Responsible for the scheduling, execution, billing, and completion of projects in conjunction with the finance department.

• Responsible for developing a budget and meeting revenue and gross margin targets.

• Communicate with customers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to execute plans, programs and processes designed to meet or exceed goals and maximize market potential.

• Responsible for delivering projects within the original budgeted cost.

• Responsible for executing monthly project cost and Work in Progress (WIP) analysis.

• Reports the information in an effective manner to management, and takes corrective action as needed.

• Responsible for efficient asset management, such as inventory and company service vehicles

• Responsible for building a high-performance culture to include annual performance reviews and development initiatives.

• Responsible for manpower planning and allocation, and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible in part for cash collections.

• Works closely with the sales team to support the growth and profitability of the branch.

• Responsible for control and calibration of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment as required.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Five years of experience in a sprinkler department management role.

• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse group of individuals, including company leadership, department employees, customers, and vendors.

• Strong, positive team builder with leadership ability.

• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.

• Experience with installation of underground piping.

• Proficient in NFPA 13, 20 & 24 code requirements.

• Strong understanding of Profit and Loss statements and key financial drivers.

• Ability to attract, develop, grow, and retain a team.

• Ability to read fire sprinkler design drawings.

• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Understanding of the technical aspects of all Sciens product lines and applications as necessary to make informed management decisions.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards

• NICET level III.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications. 

• Paid time off plan and holidays. 

• 401(k) matching. 

• Short term and long-term disability.  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options. 

• Life insurance. 

• Company cell phone, and tablet

• Professional career development opportunities.   

• Tuition reimbursement.

$140k to $145k annual, final offer based on experience