Fire & Security Systems Construction Manager

The individual in this role has 10+ years of experience in this industry and a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role, leading activity of other project team members on-site, or direct management of employees in a prior managerial role.

They already possess the knowledge of advanced understanding of the Fire Alarm and Security industry, as well as Safety and Commissioning processes and best practices.

Individual demonstrates excellent customer service and leadership skills.

As a manager, will interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate operations personnel or make related recommendations.

Responsible for the administration of company policies including safety, utilization, tools, and training/development.

This position is also responsible for managing operations personnel in accordance with company HR policies and procedures.

This position typically reports into an Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:


* Manage a team in relation to complex fire alarm systems, security, access, CCTV, and low voltage systems.


* Perform annual and midyear performance reviews for employees.

Establish performance goals for employees.


* Establish training plans for all employees and encourage them to keep their training up to date.


* Perform regular site visits and 1:1 meeting with direct reports.


* Find opportunities to interact with customers to assess how team is performing, incorporate feedback into department ways of working.


* Contribute to departmental or branch strategic planning.


* Ensure direct reports are properly equipped with tools and safety PPE required to perform their responsibilities on customer sites.


* Coach and mentor direct reports through daily construction and commissioning questions and share best practices.


* Stay informed of new developments in field tools and technology and apply them to projects or business processes as required.


* Accountable for proper scheduling and utilization of employees within the team


* Propagate new installation, safety, and commissioning ideas within department/branch.


* Manage the process of receiving documentation, scheduling, and conducting sales release meetings.


* Assist sales personnel in review of project cost estimates, assist in creation of sales stage deliverables.


* Lead quality control and safety audit activity for department or branch, approve audits performed by others.


* Manage key performance indicators/measures on behalf of Operations Manager


* Develop and conduct subcontractor training to help them learn and understand design drawings.


* Assist PMs in the scheduling or forecasting of construction projects.


* Participate in pre-bid reviews and Sales-to-Operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout.


* Ensures the group meets company gross profit objectives through field productivity, scheduling, and controlling costs.


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