Inspections Manager

Summit Fire & Security; Avon (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Summit Fire & Security is seeking an Inspections Manager to oversee the inspection department's operations and financial performance across assigned areas. You will ensure profitability, growth, and performance metrics while coordinating field staff and safety standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of fire life safety, supervisory experience, and strong communication with management. Travel up to 90% and on-site leadership will be essential to success.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience, required.
• 3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience.
• Supervisory experience, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the assigned area such as fire extinguisher, pre-engineered, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm & security inspections.
• Manage the financial performance of the department (P&L, gross revenue, gross margin, overhead).
• Communicate with management on financial progress and growth strategies; ensure proper workflow, safety and compliance.
• Achieve departmental objectives by improving operations and processes.
• Maintain staffing levels with bid projections and HR coordination.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of assets; coordinate with Purchasing and Fleet.
• Lead training through spot checks, ride-alongs, and shop meetings; monitor quality and customer care.
• Coordinate final checkout/commissioning with AHJ/Owner/Architect/GC/CM, and schedule communication between Sales and Operations.

Conocimientos

English communication

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Sage 300 CRE

Business intelligence systems

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Oversight of the assigned area(s) such as: fire extinguisher inspections; pre-engineered inspections; fire sprinkler inspections; and fire alarm & security inspections.
• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned department, as indicated on Profit & Loss (P&L) statement(s) as well as departmental gross revenue, gross margin, and overhead.
• Communicate and strategize with management about financial progress, growth strategies, human capital requirements and regular or irregular needs of the office. Ensure proper execution of internal workflow/paperwork, work in the field, quality assurance / quality control, and all work is performed in a safe manner within local, state, federal guidelines.
• Achieve departmental objectives through enhancement and improvements of operations and processes.
• Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures and policies, in conjunction with bid projection and utilize Human Resources for Talent requirements.
• Oversee proper use, maintenance and repair of company assets including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet in coordination with corporate Purchasing and Fleet department.
• Manage work performed within assigned area including spot checks, ride-a-longs, ongoing training.
  • Performance of spot checks of recent field work for the purpose of reviewing quality of services, compliance with codes & standards, and customer satisfaction.
  • Performance of ride-a-longs with field Technicians for the purpose of training and improve customer care, quality control, work efficiency, work safety, product and service up-sales, and new customer cold calling.
  • Review and track routes for each Technician and adjust when needed to approve route efficiency; train the CSR and/or Technician on how to schedule efficiently.
  • Performance of monthly shop meetings with field and office staff: Safety Toolbox Talks.
  • Attend and monitor install project meetings and other coordination meetings, as needed.
  • Oversee coordination and execution of inspections jobs in assigned area.
  • Lead coordination of final checkout/commissioning with AHJ, Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor/Construction Manager, etc.
  • Ensure correct and necessary communication of schedules, product/material, information, coordination of work, etc. is achieved between Sales and Operations to allow for planning and scheduling.
  • Review the Shop's material preparation, orders, job staging and tool preparation appropriate for job scheduling.
  • Ensure proper use, maintenance and repair of tools, equipment and fleet are achieved.
• Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities in coordination with Purchasing department for order placement.
• Oversee communication of assigned area and Billing department for accurate and timely invoicing practices.
• As assigned, oversee the sales department with business development to achieve increased market share in the assigned area. Participate in quote presentation for legacy customers.
• Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification of employees.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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 experience, required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience.
• 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:

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• 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 travel 90% of the time.
• 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.

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 required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to 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, Aff…

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.