Operations Manager

Octagon Consulting, LLC; Dallas, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the daily delivery of commercial fire sprinkler projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. You will lead cross‑functional teams across estimating handoff, design, permitting, underground work, installation, inspection, testing, and service.

In this role you will translate strategic goals into field execution, optimize labor and productivity, and foster a safety‑first culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in commercial fire sprinkler construction, design, inspection, or service.
• Strong understanding of water-based fire protection systems and NFPA standards.
• Ability to pursue Texas RME credentials in the future; active credentials are a plus.
• Willingness to travel throughout the DFW Metroplex.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations for commercial installation, underground, design, inspection, and service teams.
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, project budgets, backlog, work in progress, and material control.
• Ensure installations and testing adhere to NFPA standards, licensing, and OSHA regulations.
• Supervise, coach, and retain project managers, superintendents, foremen, designers, and inspectors.
• Standardize workflows across scheduling, fleet utilization, field technology, and document control.

Skills

Fire sprinkler systems

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Code compliance NFPA

Education

Bachelor's degree

NICET certification

RME credential

Texas PE license

Tools

ERP software

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to oversee the daily delivery of commercial fire sprinkler projects and services throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market. You will lead cross-functional teams across estimating handoff, design, permitting, underground work, installation, inspection, testing, and service.

If you thrive on translating strategic goals into daily field execution, optimizing labor and job productivity, and fostering a safety-first culture, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Project Delivery: Direct day-to-day operations for commercial installation, underground, design, inspection, and service teams across DFW projects.
• Performance & Budgeting: Monitor job costs, labor productivity, project budgets, backlog, work in progress, and material control to maximize profitability and resolve scope/schedule issues.
• Quality, Licensing & Compliance: Ensure all installations, designs, and testing adhere to NFPA standards, Texas fire sprinkler licensing, and OSHA regulations. Maintain high quality-assurance standards to eliminate rework, failed inspections, and callbacks.
• People Leadership: Supervise, coach, and retain project managers, superintendents, foremen, designers, and inspectors while championing clear performance expectations and team collaboration.
• Process Improvement: Standardize workflows across scheduling, fleet utilization, field technology, and document control to remove operational bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in commercial fire sprinkler construction, design, inspection, or service—including direct management of field/project teams.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of water-based fire protection systems, construction sequencing, code compliance (NFPA, building codes, local AHJs), and job costing.
• Credentials: Ability to pursue applicable Texas Responsible Managing Employee (RME) credentials in the future. (Active RME, NICET, or related fire protection credentials are a strong plus, but not required at hire).
• Mobility: Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the DFW Metroplex.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Active NICET certification, RME-G, RME-D, RME-U, RME-I, or Texas PE license.
• Background managing both new construction and service/inspection revenue streams.
• Experience with specialty contractor ERP, project management, and field service software platforms.