Fire Sprinkler Manager

Summit Fire & Security

The Role

Overview

Manage fire sprinkler department operations, staff, finances, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

  • quality control
  • commissioning
  • material management
  • inspections
  • route optimization
  • asset maintenance

Tasks

-Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures and policies, in conjunction with bid projection and utilize Human Resources for Talent requirements. -Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification of employees. -Communicate and strategize with management about financial progress, growth strategies, human capital requirements and regular or irregular needs of the office. -Ensure proper execution of internal workflow/paperwork, work in the field, quality assurance / quality control, and all work is performed in a safe manner within local, state, federal guidelines. -Lead coordination of final checkout/commissioning with AHJ, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manager, etc. -Review the Shop’s material preparation, orders, job staging and tool preparation appropriate for job scheduling. -As assigned, oversee the sales department with business development to achieve increased market share in the assigned area. Participate in quote presentation for legacy customers. -Oversight of the fire sprinkler department including performance of inspections, services, & installs. -Achieve departmental objectives through enhancement and improvements of operations and processes. -Ensure correct and necessary communication of schedules, product/material, information, coordination of work, etc. is achieved between Sales and Operations to allow for planning and scheduling. -Manage work performed within assigned area including spot checks, ride-a-longs, ongoing training, -Performance of spot checks of recent field work for the purpose of reviewing quality of services, compliance with codes & standards, and customer satisfaction. -Oversee coordination and execution of inspections and service jobs in assigned area. -Responsible for the financial performance of assigned department, as indicated on Profit & Loss (P&L) statement(s) as well as departmental gross revenue, gross margin and overhead. -Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities in coordination with Purchasing department for order placement. -Performance of ride-a-longs with field Technicians for the purpose of training and improve customer care, quality control, work efficiency, work safety, product and service up-sales, and new customer cold calling. -Review and track routes for each Technician and adjust when needed to approve route efficiency; train the CSR and/or Technician on how to schedule efficiently. -Attend and monitor install project meetings and other coordination meetings, as needed. -Oversee proper use, maintenance and repair of company assets including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet in coordination with corporate Purchasing and Fleet department. -Ensure proper use, maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and fleet are achieved. -Oversee communication of assigned area and Billing department for accurate and timely invoicing practices. -Performance of monthly shop meetings with field and office staff: Safety Toolbox Talks.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • sage 300
  • driver's license
  • fire suppression
  • supervisory
  • travel

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent, required. -3 years of professional computer skills, preferred. -Familiarity with analytical using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar. -Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. -Must be able to travel 90% of the time. -3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression, required. -Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. -Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. -2 years Supervisory experience, preferred.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Paid Vacation and Holidays -Medical Insurance -Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid -Employee Referral Program -401(k) Plan with Company Match -Vision Insurance -Dental Insurance -Flexible Spending Accounts -Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid -Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents -Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity

The Company

About Summit Fire & Security

-Rebranded to Summit Fire & Security in 2018 after joining SFP Holding. -Offers comprehensive services from engineering and installation to 24/7 monitoring across multiple U.S. regions. -Provides services for new-construction alarm and sprinkler systems in commercial buildings, residential safety installations, and ongoing lifecycle maintenance. -Headquartered in Reno with branches spanning Western, Southern, and Eastern U.S., blending local responsiveness with national scale. -Operates as a full-service partner, often absorbing smaller local fire-security firms under a centralized corporate framework. -Trusted for both standard builds and mission-critical sites, offering bespoke clean-agent suppression, warehouse integrations, and advanced intrusion systems.

Sector Specialisms

Fire Protection

Security Solutions

Life Safety

Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Special Hazards

Kitchen & Paint Booth Suppression

Security & Monitoring

Fire Extinguishers

Clean Agent Systems

Commercial Buildings

Industrial Facilities

Residential Services

Government Facilities

Energy Sector

Infrastructure

Transportation

Utilities

Water Resources

Marine

Heavy Civil

Solar Energy

Wind Energy

Nuclear Energy

Security Clearance

-must comply with sfs’s drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer‑specific requirements.