Fire Suppression Manager

Fire & Life Safety America; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Pasadena seeks a Fire Suppression Manager to oversee operations and financial performance of the Fire Suppression department. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel frequently are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
• 7 years of professional computer skills.
• 5 years Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of overall management and operations for the Fire Suppression department.
• Achieve profitability, growth, and performance metrics for the assigned department.

Skills

Fire Life Safety Industry experience

Professional computer skills

Supervisory experience

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security , a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Fire Suppression Manager position is to provide oversight of the overall management, operations, and financial performance for the Fire Suppression department. Performs consistently as a subject matter expert, to achieve communicated objectives to include profitability, growth, and overall performance metrics for the assigned Fire Suppression department(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent, required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 10 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
• 7 years of professional computer skills.
• 5 years Supervisory experience, preferred.

Communication Skills

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills

Familiarity with analytical using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift 50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Environment

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.