Fire Sprinkler Department Manager

## Fire Sprinkler Department Manager Apply:
Piscataway, NJ:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-101279
** 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