Administration - Vice President, Projects

AI Fire; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

401(k) company match

Shared Ownership Program

Job summary

Academy Fire Life Safety in Arlington, TX seeks a Vice President of Projects to lead the company’s project operations, sales and estimating functions for national fire protection programs. You will drive strategic direction, operational excellence and financial performance across multi-site installations and services.

The role requires executive leadership, strong collaboration with engineering, finance and sales, and a focus on safety, compliance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership of project operations, sales and estimating across multi-site fire protection projects.
• Develop and implement project strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Monitor budgets, labor utilization and resource allocation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project managers, coordinators and field staff.
• Oversee installation, inspections, and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with codes, contracts and safety standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Estimating

Team development

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Administration - Vice President, Projects

Arlington, TX, USA

Job Description

Academy Fire Life Safety offers national one-stop fire and life safety services through our network of self-perform districts and trusted vendor partners. Our experienced account managers ensure clients across the country receive the same quality service for fire safety systems. We combine unmatched industry knowledge and scale with personal service and accountability.

Join our team with over 80 years in business and two decades serving hundreds of national and regional account customers. Academy Fire offers unparalleled expertise in the management of multi-site fire and life safety protection. Through our customer service centers in New York and California, we provide coverage 24/7, 365 days a year.

Benefits of joining Academy Fire Life Safety

When you join Academy Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

Vice President of Projects

Academy Fire & Life Safety Company

Job Title

Vice President of Projects

Reports To

Position Summary

The Vice President of Projects is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, execution, and financial performance of all project operations, Sales and Estimating, for Academy Fire. This executive role oversees project management, estimating, installation, inspections, system upgrades, and large-scale fire protection projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable fire codes, regulations, and customer requirements.

The VP of Projects drives operational excellence, customer satisfaction, profitability, and team development while collaborating with sales, service, engineering, and executive leadership to achieve company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement project strategies that support company growth and profitability goals.
• Establish operational objectives, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings and contribute to company-wide strategic planning.

Project Operations Management

• Oversee all fire alarm, fire sprinkler, suppression, emergency communication, security, and life safety installation projects.
• Ensure successful project planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, labor utilization, and resource allocation.
• Resolve high-level project issues, risks, and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Review project estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor project margins and identify opportunities for cost control and increased profitability.
• Approve major expenditures, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate with finance teams to track revenue recognition and project billing.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, and related staff.
• Develop and retain high-performing project teams.
• Establish performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce workplace safety programs and company safety culture.
• Support safety audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, certification, and regulatory