Fire Protection Operations Manager: Lead Projects

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSAs with company contributions

FSAs

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Disability coverage

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

College Coach

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking an Operations Manager in its Fire Protection division to drive timely estimates and proposals while managing fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression projects. This role coordinates trades, oversees design teams, and ensures on-time, on-budget project delivery with strong customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes project management, bid review, and cross-functional leadership across design, fabrication, and purchasing to meet schedule and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Fire Protection Construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent multitasking and project management skills.
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve high productivity standards.
• Strong computer technical experience.
• Commitment to providing top-notch customer service.
• Successful completion of an employment background check is required.
• Experience in designing and managing various types of projects.
• Excellent communicator in both written and verbal forms.
• Team player with the ability to motivate others.
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to team project sites
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Estimate, sell, and manage fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression projects.
• Read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, contracts, and project specifications.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Handle listing for fabrication and material ordering.
• Coordinate between trades to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage a team of designers working on fire protection projects.
• Attend job meetings, start-up meetings, and understand the complete scope of work required for a project.
• Review and understand all project bid documents, specs, and drawings.
• Ensure timely and complete preparation of submittal drawings and calculations by the design team.
• Complete or assist in submitting accurate, timely, and complete estimates and change order quotes.
• Coordinate with the Customer for scheduling and project timeline.
• Develop and maintain a design, stock listing, delivery, and installation schedule for the project.
• Communicate with purchasing and fab shop to ensure timely material arrival.
• Assist accounting staff with billing needs.

Skills

Word

Excel

spreadsheets

multitasking

project management

communication

driver's license

driving record

team player

travel to project sites

Job description

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking an Operations Manager in its Fire Protection division to drive timely estimates and proposals while managing fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression projects. This role coordinates trades, oversees design teams, and ensures on-time, on-budget project delivery with strong customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes project management, bid review, and cross-functional leadership across design, fabrication, and purchasing to meet schedule and quality goals.