Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager

American Fire Protection Systems, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Bonus plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

American Fire Protection Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced fire sprinkler leader to drive daily operations and grow our Southern California residential and commercial design-build business.

This hands-on role combines estimating, project management, team leadership, and field coordination. You’ll own projects from site survey through installation, testing, inspection, and closeout, coordinating with designers, customers, and field crews while safeguarding profitability and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in fire sprinkler with project leadership.
• Strong estimating and PM skills with field knowledge.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13/13R/13D; familiarity with SoCal permits.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with residential and commercial sprinkler systems incl. CPVC/steel.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet commitments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, coordinating office staff, designers, field crews, and subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates, takeoffs, proposals, and project budgets for new construction, tenant improvements, system modifications, and repairs.
• Manage projects from initial site survey and bidding through installation, testing, final inspection, and closeout.
• Coordinate with designers to keep plans, submittals, approvals, and field work on schedule.
• Schedule crews, order materials, coordinate deliveries, and resolve field issues.
• Communicate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, change orders, schedules, and project profitability.
• Oversee inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair work.
• Train and support employees, reinforce safe work practices, and maintain quality standards.
• Improve systems for estimating, scheduling, job costing, documentation, and accountability.
• Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Field coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

NICET certification

C-16 licensing

California fire sprinkler fitter certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Smartsheet

Estimating software

Job description

American Fire Protection Systems, Inc. (AFPS) is seeking an experienced fire sprinkler professional to lead daily operations and help grow our residential and commercial design-build business throughout Southern California.

This is a hands‑on leadership position focused on estimating, project management, team leadership, and field coordination. You’ll work directly with company leadership and take ownership of keeping projects organized, crews productive, customers informed, and jobs profitable.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead daily operations, coordinating office staff, designers, field crews, and subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates, material takeoffs, proposals, and project budgets for new construction, tenant improvements, system modifications, and repairs.
• Manage projects from initial site survey and bidding through installation, testing, final inspection, and closeout.
• Coordinate with designers to keep plans, submittals, approvals, and field work on schedule.
• Schedule crews, order materials, coordinate deliveries, and resolve field issues.
• Communicate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Monitor labor productivity, material costs, change orders, schedules, and project profitability.
• Oversee inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair work.
• Train and support employees, reinforce safe work practices, and maintain quality standards.
• Improve systems for estimating, scheduling, job costing, documentation, and accountability.
• Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Approximately 10+ years of fire sprinkler industry experience, including experience managing projects, field teams, or department operations.
• Strong estimating and project management skills, supported by practical knowledge of installation methods and field conditions.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D, with familiarity with Southern California permitting and inspection processes.
• Ability to read construction drawings, sprinkler plans, and specifications.
• Experience with residential and commercial sprinkler systems, including CPVC and steel piping.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing needs, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in both the office and the field.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE VALUE

• Fire sprinkler design and hydraulic calculation experience is a bonus, but is not required or part of the position’s regular responsibilities.
• NICET certification, C-16 licensing background, or California fire sprinkler fitter certification.
• Inspection and testing experience involving NFPA 25, California Title 19, or Los Angeles Regulation 4.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, estimating software, or similar tools.
• Experience managing department budgets, job costing, and profitability.
• English/Spanish bilingual communication skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of $110,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Performance bonus with a target of $15,000–$25,000 annually, based on defined operational and financial goals.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Separate paid sick leave in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Employer contributions toward health insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement for business use of a personal vehicle.

WHY JOIN AFPS?

You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with company leadership, make meaningful operational decisions, and help shape a growing fire sprinkler business. We value practical experience, sound judgment, accountability, and leaders who support their teams while delivering quality work.

American Fire Protection Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.