Fire Alarm Department Manager

Fire Alarm Department Manager

About AFS

American Fire Systems has been in business for 22 years, selling, designing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems in Texas for some of the nation’s largest high end multi-family developers. Specializing in fire sprinkler systems, Fire Alarm systems, fire pumps & fire extinguishers, AFS is pursuing new verticals, new services, and new markets to aggressively augment their growth. Now pursuing fire protection opportunities in Commercial, Industrial, Government, Education (K-12) & Healthcare as well as the Multi-Family, AFS has also expanded into the Security field and now offers expertise in selling, designing, installing, and servicing CCTV & Security Alarms, Access Control systems and monitoring services for both Security and Fire Alarm. These initiatives demand acquiring and developing new talent and ambitious team members who want a burgeoning career in the industry with a company intent on future growth.

Not only is American Fire Systems continuing to grow in their offerings, they are also increasing their reach. While holding a significant market share in the greater Houston area, AFS has recently opened offices in Austin/San Antonio/Dallas/Fort Worth markets.

About the Role

This role reports to the Branch Manager and is located in Austin, TX. AFS is looking for a Fire Alarm Department Manager for immediate opportunities in Austin, TX. The preferred candidate will have Fire Alarm Departmental Manager background in the Fire Alarm industry for multi-family buildings, commercial, and residential clients.

What you’ll do (day to day)

• Hire and terminate all personnel. Review all field employees at least annually. In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions and terminations are to be coordinated with the Branch Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files.
• Manager will be responsible for all budgeting, P&L and all areas of profitability for the department.
• Reconciles misappropriated job costs on the WIP report.
• Review employee time sheets for accuracy. See that they are submitted on a timely basis.
• See that progress reports are completed and turned in weekly by foremen.
• Price repair, inspection, service, and day work projects.
• Ensures that personnel respond to calls.
• Ensure that all field employees understand Company’s safety policies. Ensure that safety toolbox talks are occurring at regular intervals and that, in conjunction with the Branch Manager that required safety training is completed.
• Schedule all field activities, using appropriate manpower planning tools. Assists when problems are encountered.
• Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need.
• Get all material, plans, and information to service personnel in charge before the job starts.
• Visit job sites regularly and track design and labor actual costs to estimated costs. Communicate effectively between design and field teams.
• Follow up on punch-lists and make sure the customer signs off on them when completed.
• Ensure that trucks are serviced regularly, and a log turned in on a monthly basis. Service tickets are required to keep up with why and how trucks are being serviced. Vehicle mileage should be compared to service records.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 -10+ years of Fire Alarm - related experience.
• Ability to motivate field teams to meet and exceed project schedules.
• Possesses strong leadership and communication skills.
• General MS Office skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills.
• Must be willing to travel as required to project field locations.
• Decision making ability and leadership skills.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Texas Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS)/ NICET III is a plus.
• Technical understanding of Fire Alarm Design to include networking of systems.
• Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 7:00AM – 4:00PM.

Why join us?

We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. We offer:

• 100% company paid health benefits, vision, dental programs for employee.
• Personal time-off
• Weekly Pay.
• 401(K) match.
• Merit advancement opportunities.
• Career development & training.
• Pay scale: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 (based of experience level and certifications/licenses).

*American Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fire alarm: 5 years (Required)
• Fire Protection: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• FAL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person