Operations Manager - Low Voltage

Sciens Building Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Laptop

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an Operations Manager in Jacksonville, FL to lead a branch team across engineering, project execution, and service while driving customer satisfaction and growth.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in a similar role, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of P&L and financial drivers, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. Expect a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as an operations manager in the fire and life safety industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of Profit & Loss statements and key financial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch operations including engineering, project execution, service, and back-office teams.
• Ensure safety culture and compliance with safety initiatives across associates.
• Manage scheduling, install, service, warranty, and emergency jobs within budget and timelines.
• Develop budgets and monitor revenue and gross margins; report monthly performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Budgeting

Customer service orientation

P&L understanding

Job description

## Ops/Shop/SubDiv Mgr 2Applylocations: Jacksonville, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-101127**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. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has experience managing a team in the fire and life safety industry, and is ready to assume ownership of a branch operations role while being part of a vibrant national organization. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)*** Ensure all associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.* Manage the engineering and project management for the assigned Division.* Supervise, train, and develop all branch associates including designers, project managers, technicians, project coordinators, supervisors, dispatchers, and administrative staff.* Ensure the scheduling, execution, billing and completion of install, service, warranty, and emergency jobs.* Develop a budget and meet 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.* Deliver projects within the original budgeted cost.* Execute monthly project cost and Work in Progress (WIP) analysis.* Report monthly financial performance in an effective manner to management and takes corrective action as needed.* Responsible for efficient asset management, such as inventory and company service vehicles.* Build a high-performance culture to include performance reviews and development initiatives.* Lead manpower planning and allocation.* Ensure customer satisfaction and cash collections.* Collaborate with the sales team to support the growth and profitability of the branch.**WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU*** Two to five years’ experience in an operations manager role within the fire and life safety 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 and life safety 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.