Operations Manager

Christian Cable Group Inc; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Christian Cable Group Inc in Dallas is looking for an Operations Manager to lead engineering, project execution, and service departments. The candidate will ensure high customer satisfaction and drive team performance while abiding by safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the fire alarm and security industry, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and show capability in financial management.

This role includes competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in operations management within fire alarm and security.
• Strong communication skills for diverse interactions with staff and clients.
• Ability to attract and retain a high-performance team.
• Understanding of Profit and Loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering, project management, and service teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety initiatives and culture.
• Develop budgets and meet revenue targets.
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
• Execute monthly project cost and Work in Progress (WIP) analysis.
• Oversee asset management, including inventory and service vehicles.
• Collaborate with sales to enhance branch growth.

Skills

Team building

Communication skills

Knowledge of fire alarm and security systems

Financial understanding

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an Operations Manager who is a positive change agent and can drive high customer satisfaction while leading a branch team, including engineering, project execution and service departments, along with a back‑office team to support a business that is experiencing exciting growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Responsible to ensure all associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.
• Manage the engineering, project management, and service departments for the assigned Division.
• Supervise, train, and develop all branch associates including designers, project managers, technicians, project coordinators, supervisors, dispatchers, and administrative staff.
• Responsible for the scheduling, execution, billing and completion of install, service, warranty, and emergency jobs.
• Responsible for developing a budget and meeting revenue and gross margin targets.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to execute plans, programs and processes designed to meet or exceed goals and maximize market potential.
• Responsible for delivering projects within the original budgeted cost.
• Responsible for executing monthly project cost and Work in Progress (WIP) analysis.
• Reports the information in an effective manner to management, and takes corrective action as needed.
• Responsible for efficient asset management, such as inventory and company service vehicles.
• Responsible for building a high‑performance culture to include annual performance reviews and development initiatives.
• Responsible for manpower planning and allocation.
• Responsible in part for customer satisfaction and cash collections.
• Works closely with the sales team to support the growth and profitability of the branch.
• Responsible for control and calibration of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Two to five years’ experience in an operations manager role within the fire alarm and security industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse group of individuals, including company leadership, regional staff, customers, and vendors.
• Strong, positive team builder with leadership ability.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm and security systems.
• Strong understanding of Profit and Loss statements and key financial drivers.
• Ability to attract, develop, grow, and retain a team.
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of the product lines and applications as necessary to make informed management decisions.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long‑term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you.

“Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.