Alarm Operations Manager

Allied Fire Protection

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years in fire alarm system installation, service, or inspection
  • 5+ years in business management
  • 2+ years with profit and loss responsibility
  • 5+ years in fire alarm sales/service preferred
  • NICET II or III certification preferred
  • Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 rules and related codes
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Oversee fire alarm construction and service processes
  • Monitor and report revenue and productivity metrics
  • Develop processes to convert installation clients to service sales
  • Assist in growing fire alarm and gas suppression business
  • Conduct job site safety audits to ensure a safe working environment
  • Manage training requirements for team members
  • Ensure profitability and efficiency of departmental operations

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture focused on safety and teamwork
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Car allowance for promoting safe driving
  • Access to comprehensive safety initiatives
  • Involvement in company-wide strategic planning and operations oversight
Full Job Description
ALARM OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee all construction and service of fire alarm processes
  • Monitor and report on metrics involving revenue, gross margin, and productivity
  • Develop/implement/continuously improve process to convert installation clients to service sales
  • Assist in the growth of fire alarm and gas suppression business
  • Oversee audits and work instructions improvement process to ensure integrity and relevance
  • Coordinate installation and service operations with Premier Accounts to ensure that customer needs are being met
  • Ensure that risk assessment training is delivered to fire alarm construction and fire alarm service employees
  • Develop/augment/update sales pricing program for construction and service sales
  • Assist in preparation of construction and service sales budget and resources analysis with CEO
  • Propose ways to leverage technology and process improvement to increase productivity and profitability
  • Conduct regular job site safety audits, provide a safe working environment for all employees, maintain weekly toolbox talks, and comply with all company safety practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned by executive management or CEO

Expectations:
  • Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily
  • Safety First
  1. Start each meeting with a Safety Topic
  2. Complete Monthly Jobsite Visits/Observations
  3. Hold team accountable for all Safety Initiatives
  4. Promote Safe Driving of Company Vehicles and Personal Vehicles (with car allowance) - Self and Team
  • Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
  • Understand and Follow HR and Safety Initiatives and Processes
  • Conduct Weekly Meetings with Team - Superintendents, Administration, Sales, Design, etc.
  1. Update status on all jobs - materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
  2. Determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for Construction/Remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for Service and Inspections
  3. Confirm required payment terms on open jobs
  • Timely Review and Sign Off on Reports
  1. Active, Inactive, Greater than 50% Profitability
  2. Liens and Notices
  • Track and Ensure Profitability of Department
  • Oversee Change Order Management
  • Promote and Track Department Growth - stretch goal of 20%/year (Remodel, Service, and Inspections); department goals to be discussed annually
  • Support and Ensure Team Adherence to All Company SOPs - Job Set Up, Contracts, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, Accounting Processes, Subcontractors, etc.
  • Ensure jobs are set up in the correct department - i.e. SC, SR, SS, SD, SI, etc.
  • Ensure Inventory Control measures are in place for department
  • Ensure multiple bids for Material Purchasing optimization
  • Manage Subcontractors and review/approve all subcontractor invoices prior to payment
  • Review Budget vs. Actual Job Costing Details and review findings with department for improvement opportunities
  • Maximize Labor Production and Efficiency while maintaining quality standards
  • Overhead Review - semi-annual meetings with leadership
  • Maintain Quality Control in all aspects of the department
  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
  • Reduce Turnover and Increase Retention within department
  • Training
  1. Input and Development of Training Requirements
  2. Commitment to Training at all levels for all team members
  • Be an Expert on Every Aspect of Your Business/Department
  1. Reports - Sales, Active/Inactive, WIP, Liens and Notices, Unapproved Change Orders, etc.
  2. Operations - Labor/Productivity, Materials Purchasing
  3. Sales
  4. Administration
  5. Teamwork - maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, Accounting, etc.

Knowledge:
  • Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems which includes materials
  • Understand fire protection installation requirements
  • Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
  • Minimum education of High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledgeable with NFPA 72 rules and all necessary codes
  • Nicet II and III certification preferred
  • Knowledge of P&L a plus
  • Experience or knowledge of Excel
  • Must possess intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel software


Work Experience:

  • 10 years of experience in installation, service, and/or inspection of fire alarm systems
  • 5+ years of experience in Business Management
  • 2 or more years of experience in direct profit and loss responsibility. Process management, construction and/or service sales
  • 5+ years of experience in fire alarm sales and/or service, preferred
  • Experience with fire alarm and suppression systems, preferred


Skills and Competencies:

  • Self-motivated, ambitious, and interactive
  • Communicative, detail-oriented, and organized
  • Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
  • Excellent communication, training, and planning skills required
  • Sense of pride, integrity, and organizational ability required
  • Must be able to work independently and with others

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