About this role
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