Fire Sprinkler Department Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We're excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you.

"Sciens" is Latin for "knowledgeable and skilled." We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.