Administration - Vice President, Projects

Academy Fire Life Safety offers national one-stop fire and life safety services through our network of self-perform districts and trusted vendor partners. Our experienced account managers ensure clients across the country receive the same quality service for fire safety systems. We combine unmatched industry knowledge and scale with personal service and accountability.

Join our team with over 80 years in business and two decades serving hundreds of national and regional account customers. Academy Fire offers unparalleled expertise in the management of multi-site fire and life safety protection. Through our customer service centers in New York and California, we provide coverage 24/7, 365 days a year.

Benefits of joining Academy Fire Life Safety

When you join Academy Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation

• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays

• Company paid short and long-term disability

• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match

• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.

• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers

• Collaborative culture & environment

• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

Vice President of Projects

Academy Fire & Life Safety Company

Job Title

Vice President of Projects

Reports To

Executive Vice President:
Ben Cramer

Position Summary

The Vice President of Projects is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, execution, and financial performance of all project operations,
Sales and Estimating, for Academy Fire . This executive role oversees project management,
estimating , installation, inspections, system upgrades, and large-scale fire protection projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable fire codes, regulations, and customer requirements.

The VP of Projects drives operational excellence, customer satisfaction, profitability, and team development while collaborating with sales, service, engineering, and executive leadership to achieve company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement project strategies that support company growth and profitability goals.

• Establish operational objectives, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Participate in executive leadership meetings and contribute to company-wide strategic planning.

Project Operations Management

• Oversee all fire alarm, fire sprinkler, suppression, emergency communication, security, and life safety installation projects.

• Ensure successful project planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout.

• Monitor project performance, budgets, labor utilization, and resource allocation.

• Resolve high-level project issues, risks, and customer concerns.

• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and industry standards.

Financial Management

• Manage project department P&L responsibilities.

• Review project estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Monitor project margins and identify opportunities for cost control and increased profitability.

• Approve major expenditures, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.

• Collaborate with finance teams to track revenue recognition and project billing.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, and related staff.

• Develop and retain high-performing project teams.

• Establish performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce workplace safety programs and company safety culture.

• Support safety audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, architects, consultants, AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction), and strategic partners.

• Participate in executive-level customer meetings and project reviews.

• Support business development efforts and key account growth initiatives.

• Assist in resolving escalated customer concerns and contract disputes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Service, Procurement, and Operations departments.

• Support project handoff processes from sales to execution.

• Ensure proper communication and coordination across departments.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and organizational development.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business…