Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager
Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Summary:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the business performance (P&L) of the business. The Operations Manager is responsible for the operational and financial performance of the company with a strong focus on operational leadership, business growth, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager communicates with all levels of the organization and our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee, manage, and ensure that the company’s operations are regularly and timely maintained and in compliance with all federal and state legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, train, develop, and retain team members. Monitor and ensure that team members are current on required training and certifications.
• Lead with a focus on excellence in recruiting, hiring, retention, performance management, and career development for employees. Manage the sprinkler construction operations through process control, operational/margin improvement initiatives, and the establishment of key performance standards.
• Analyze the market and current business performance to ensure strategies effectively meet the financial budget and recommend changes or adjustments to the plan when necessary.
• Understand the local construction market concerning trends, changes in code or legislation, and the competitive landscape.
• Responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the business. Promote cash flow by establishing proper payment terms with clients and creating a proactive culture on billing and collections.
• Collaborate with the service department to ensure successful and smooth project turnovers.
• Conduct regular business review meetings to inspect performance, analyze issues, and implement corrective action plans.
• Routinely review all non-financial and financial key performance indicators for sales, design, field installation, operational administration, and project management. Examine the business performance on sales pipeline, backlog integrity, resource utilization, cost control, and overall revenue/margin contribution.
• Determine, budget, and plan for the business's staffing needs and work with the appropriate resources to achieve the plan. Communicate with customers regarding job concerns or problems to pursue a proper resolution, ensuring customer satisfaction in line with a world-class service model.
• Manage and develop important subcontractor and vendor relationships. Create alliances that support our strategy and deliver the quality we and our customers expect.
• Maintain key relationships with strategically important customers to influence future opportunities and gauge customer satisfaction. And
• Any additional duties that are assigned by the Employer.
Required Qualifications:
• Seven or more years of management experience in the Fire & Life Safety industries. • Five years or more of experience communicating with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, and general contractors in a professional and influential manner.
• Five years or more of Human Resources management experience including but not limited to hiring, retaining, and disciplining workers, legal and regulatory compliance, resolution of workplace issues and claims, and managing payroll.
• At least three years of experience in problem-solving and managing customer escalations through system changes.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 13D, 13R, 13, 14 and NFPA 25
• Must understand Fire protection codes, technical data, and installation instructions. • General knowledge of Microsoft-related software.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically. • Capacity to isolate and prioritize issues and apply focus on implementing top-level, strategic solutions and the day-to-day tactics necessary for winning in the marketplace. • Ability to build rapport and establish credibility. Has sufficient presence and expertise to impact the business in a powerful way and the confidence to act quickly and rally a team around an initiative.
• Collaborating and influencing skills. Proven ability to create constructive relationships with senior management and peers within the company, being recognized as a partner and resource by all.
• Excellent time management skills
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• NICET Certification
Compensation:
$140,000 - $175,000/year depending on the experience of skill, abilities, and management experience.
Benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
At AAA Fire Protection, Inc., we provide industry-leading fire protection services across Colorado. Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to install and maintain fire and life safety systems. We value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:
• Paid vacation, amount determined by time of service
• 2 days paid sick time
• 7 Company Paid Holidays, plus Paid Birthday
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement), circumstances dependent • Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee
• Supplemental Family Medical, Family Dental, Family Vision, Short & Long-term and Life Insurance Packages Available
• Career Advancement Opportunities
Application deadline: 02/14/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
AAA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
This written job posting has been prepared for compliance with the relevant state and federal labor laws.
Company DescriptionWe are a growing fire protection company committed to delivering high-performance fire sprinkler systems with integrity, technical excellence, and a focus on long-term client relationships. As we expand our footprint across Colorado, we're looking for leaders who can drive projects forward and grow with us into executive-level roles.Company DescriptionWe are a growing fire protection company committed to delivering high-performance fire sprinkler systems with integrity, technical excellence, and a focus on long-term client relationships. As we expand our footprint across Colorado, we're looking for leaders who can drive projects forward and grow with us into executive-level roles.