We are always in need of Great Talent. Are you wanting a promising career while making a difference in the community in a sustainable industry?
Summit Fire & Security, a member of Summit Companies, is a premier firm in the Fire Protection and Fire Life Safety industry. Providing services in Fire Alarm & Security, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Sprinkler, Hood Cleaning, Industrial and Rack areas throughout all building types. We offer our clients one solution to keep them compliant, prepared, and completely protected. SFS provides services locally and has a vast presence across the U.S.
The successful Fire Suppression Manager must provide oversight of the overall management, operations, and financial performance for the Fire Suppression/Portable Extinguisher department. Performs consistently as a subject matter expert, to achieve communicated objectives to include profitability, growth, and overall performance metrics for the assigned Fire Suppression/Portable Extinguisher department(s).
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of the Fire Suppression department such as: fire extinguisher inspections & services; pre-engineered inspections, services, & installs.
- Responsible for the financial performance of assigned department, as indicated on Profit & Loss (P&L) statement(s) as well as departmental gross revenue, gross margin and overhead.
- Communicate and strategize with management about financial progress, growth strategies, human capital requirements and regular or irregular needs of the office.
- Ensure proper execution of internal workflow/paperwork, work in the field, quality assurance / quality control, and all work is performed in a safe manner within local, state, federal guidelines.
- Achieve departmental objectives through enhancement and improvements of operations and processes.
- Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures and policies, in conjunction with bid projection and utilize Human Resources for Talent requirements.
- Oversee proper use, maintenance and repair of company assets including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet in coordination with corporate Purchasing and Fleet department.
- Manage work performed within assigned area including spot checks, ride-a-longs, ongoing training,
- Performance of spot checks of recent field work for the purpose of reviewing quality of services, compliance with codes & standards, and customer satisfaction.
- Performance of ride-a-longs with field Technicians for the purpose of training and improve customer care, quality control, work efficiency, work safety, product and service up-sales, and new customer cold calling.
- Review and track routes for each Technician and adjust when needed to approve route efficiency; train the CSR and/or Technician on how to schedule efficiently.
- Performance of monthly shop meetings with field and office staff: Safety Toolbox Talks.
- Attend and monitor install project meetings and other coordination meetings, as needed.
- Oversee coordination and execution of inspections and service jobs in assigned area.
- Lead coordination of final checkout/commissioning with AHJ, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manager, etc.
- Ensure correct and necessary communication of schedules, product/material, information, coordination of work, etc. is achieved between Sales and Operations to allow for planning and scheduling.
- Review the Shop’s material preparation, orders, job staging and tool preparation appropriate for job scheduling.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and fleet are achieved.
- Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities in coordination with Purchasing department for order placement.
- Oversee communication of assigned area and Billing department for accurate and timely invoicing practices.
- As assigned, oversee the sales department with business development to achieve increased market share in the assigned area. Participate in quote presentation for legacy customers.
- Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification of employees.
- Requirements:
- Successful experience in leading fire protection services.
- Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers, up and down chain of command; strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Success in leading direct reports to achieve assigned objectives and goals.
- History of successful budgeting and forecasting.
- Developed knowledge and comprehension of financial and management reporting.
- Well-developed financial analysis capabilities; excellent analytical abilities; ability to summarize data and analyze results.
- Efficient time management skills developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
- Track-record leading process improvements in a changing environment; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes; follow-through on implementation.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
- Awareness and adherence of confidentiality requirements.
- Strong diligence and accuracy
- Compensation:
- Competitive Pay Structures
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death and Disability, Long Term Disability
- 401K
- Supplemental Insurances
- We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Fire Suppression: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fire Life Safety Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person