Fire Suppression Manager at Summit Fire Protection

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Suppression, Team Management, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Staff Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Business Intelligence, Sage 300 CRE, Field Operations, Project Coordination, Inventory Management, Technical Training, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Fire Protection

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the Fire Suppression Operations Manager position is to keep abreast of technology developments in the field, assist with customer relations, product line enhancements and product service. This position tracks budget and margin targets to meet profitability goals and coordinates the key activities of the Sprinkler Service Department Team along with key administrative duties. Ensures adherence to the quality program. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: * Manage the Fire Suppression Service Department field personnel as needed to build first class service team under the direction of the Fire Suppression Manager. * Managing and completing all open work orders within 30 days of creation. * Schedule all field activities and proper coordination with customers, using appropriate staffing planning tools. Assists when problems are encountered. * Review employee time sheets for accuracy. See that they are submitted on a timely basis to meet payroll deadline. * Assist Service Sales Representative in pricing service work in accordance with SFP’s pricing structure. * Ensure that Fire Suppression Department personnel are responsive to customer and office requests and that sound processes are in place to respond to afterhours emergency calls. * Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need. * Visit job sites as needed and maintain communication between customer and field teams. * Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. * Review all field employees per company policy. In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions, and/or terminations are to be coordinated with Human * Resources personnel, the Service Manager and/or District Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files. * Ensure the company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies. * Ensure that field personnel’s company vehicles are clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies. * Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working order. If damaged, ensure that tools are labeled indicating their status. New tool purchases are to be coordinated with the Service and/or District Manager. * Ensure that each quarter, each Technician completes a tool inventory checklist and reports any lost or stolen tools. * Ensure all field employees are trained in accordance with company policies and that all field employee licenses remain current. * Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted in accordance with company policy. Ensure all field employees follow all site-specific safety policies. * Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. Education, Training, Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent, required. Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: * 5 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression. * 5 years of professional computer skills. * Supervisory experience, preferred. Communication Skills: * Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. Systems and Software Skills: * Familiarity with analytical using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar. Other Qualifications: * Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. * Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. * Must be able to travel 90% of the time. PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend, and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift 50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights. Work Environment: Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations. 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. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. #LI-JC2 Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you! Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire Protection supports trade skills and workforce development. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property. Benefits Summit Fire Protection offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes: * Paid Vacation and Holidays * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * 401(k) Plan with Company Match * Flexible Spending Accounts * Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid * Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid * Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity * Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Referral Program Our Core Values PIPE * We are PASSIONATE about life safety * We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing) * We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community * We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right) Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Responsibilities

The Fire Suppression Operations Manager oversees field personnel, manages work orders, and ensures profitability through budget tracking and service department coordination. They are responsible for maintaining safety standards, scheduling field activities, and fostering strong customer relationships.