Fire Sprinkler Manager

About Us

Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with capabilities including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale, with a reputation for quality work completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

Summit Fire Protection operates over 25 locations in more than 8 states and is recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. We support trade skills and workforce development, with leadership involved in NFPA code compliance committees, regional safety boards, and technical education in local schools. We encourage professional growth through continued development, training, and certifications like NICET.

Our core values are represented by the acronym PIPE:

• Passionate about life safety
• Integrity (Do the right thing)
• Partnership with our customers and community
• Operational Excellence (Do things right)

About the Role

The Fire Sprinkler Manager provides oversight of the overall management, operations, and financial performance for the assigned Sprinkler department(s). This role serves as a subject matter expert to achieve objectives related to profitability, growth, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the fire sprinkler department, including inspections, services, and installations.
• Manage the financial performance of the assigned department, including P&L, gross revenue, gross margin, and overhead.
• Communicate and strategize with management regarding financial progress, growth strategies, and human capital requirements.
• Ensure proper execution of internal workflow, fieldwork, quality assurance, and safety compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Achieve departmental objectives through operational and process improvements.
• Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures, bid projections, and HR for talent acquisition.
• Oversee the use, maintenance, and repair of company assets, including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet, in coordination with corporate departments.
• Conduct spot checks and ride-a-longs with field technicians to review quality, compliance, customer satisfaction, and training.
• Review and adjust technician routes for efficiency and train staff on scheduling best practices.
• Lead monthly shop meetings, including Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Attend and monitor install project meetings and coordination meetings as needed.
• Oversee inspections, service jobs, and final checkout/commissioning with AHJs, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensure communication between Sales and Operations for scheduling, materials, and coordination.
• Review material preparation, orders, job staging, and tool readiness for job scheduling.
• Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities with the Purchasing department.
• Oversee accurate and timely invoicing practices with the Billing department.
• Support business development and sales to increase market share, including quote presentations for legacy customers.
• Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification for employees.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent, required.
• 3 years of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry, specifically within Fire Suppression, required.
• 3 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Familiarity with business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar software.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with drug and alcohol policies and background screening requirements, including customer-specific contractual requirements.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

• Frequently required to bend, ascend/descend ladders/stairs, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, reach above/below shoulders, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to see in color, at close/far distances, peripherally, with depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift over 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Regularly work outside and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise.
• Occasionally work indoors in an office setting, alone, or with others.
• Must consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability (employer-paid)
• Additional voluntary ancillary benefits (e.g., accident and hospital indemnity, life insurance for team members and dependents)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities