Construction Operations Manager

Allied-Fire-Protection,-Lp; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied-Fire-Protection LP is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to lead sprinkler installation projects and supervise field personnel. You will manage schedules, material orders, and project budgets while ensuring safety and quality on every site.

Responsibilities include coaching team members, coordinating with customers, and ensuring change orders and billing are documented accurately. A strong background in fire protection and blueprints is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field experience with fire sprinkler system installation.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13 rules and necessary codes.
• Ability to read fire protection blueprints and use MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sprinkler installation projects and manage field personnel.
• Oversee materials ordering, subcontractors, and project budgets.
• Provide safety leadership, training, and site audits.

Skills

Leadership

Field experience

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Construction Operations Manager

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4 days ago Requisition ID: 1596

SPRINKLER CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee sprinkler installation projects and the growing increase of team member headcounts
• Oversee the ordering of materials and equipment for projects
• Oversee and manage financials for each project
• Demonstrate management/leadership abilities including training, coaching and mentoring field personnel
• Effective interaction with customers
• Set and manage productivity and performance expectations for field personnel
• Ensure that work outside scope is identified for change orders
• Provide all appropriate field documentation to close out projects
• Maintain schedule for installer and track hours assigned to projects
• Provide accurate project status updates
• Conduct regular job site safety audits, provide a safe working environment for all employees, maintain weekly tool box talks, and comply with all company safety practices
• Interview and/or evaluate field personnel
• Other duties as assigned
• Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily
• Safety First
• Start each meeting with a Safety Topic
• Complete Monthly Jobsite Visits/Observations
• Hold team accountable for all Safety Initiatives
• 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.
• Update status on all jobs – materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
• Determine jobs to be billed, know projections for the month for Construction/Remodel, ensure daily/weekly billing for Service and Inspections
• Timely Review and Sign Off on Reports
• Active, Inactive, Greater than 50% Profitability
• 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
• Input and Development of Training Requirements
• Commitment to Training at all levels for all team members
• Be an Expert on Every Aspect of Your Business/Department
• Reports – Sales, Active/Inactive, WIP, Liens and Notices, Unapproved Change Orders, etc.
• Operations – Labor/Productivity, Materials Purchasing
• Administration
• Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, Accounting, etc.

Knowledge:

• Must have knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems which includes fabrication of related piping and the various materials and applicable joining methods
• Understand fire protection installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes
• Nicet II and III certification preferred
• Knowledge of P&L a plus
• Experience or knowledge of Excel

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience with fire sprinkler system installation
• Minimum of 3 years or supervisory experience required

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to take direction from senior management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Must have valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and interactive
• Communicative, detail-oriented, and organized
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the use of personal computer to include Windows operating systems

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