District Operations Manager

Job Details Description THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a District Operations Manager who is a positive change agent and can drive high customer satisfaction while leading multiple Divisions, including engineering, project execution and service departments, along with a back-office teams 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 district 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. - Oversee the engineering, project management, solutions, and service departments for the assigned Divisions. - Oversee supervision and training of all branch associates including designers, project managers, technicians, project coordinators, supervisors, dispatchers, and administrative staff for the assigned Divisions. - Manage the processes of scheduling, execution, billing and completion of install, service, warranty, and emergency jobs. - Develop budgets 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. - Understand root causes of cost overruns. Develop and implement cost mitigation strategies. - Execute monthly project cost and Work in Progress (WIP) analysis for the assigned Divisions. - Report monthly financial performance in an effective manner to management and takes corrective action as needed. - Build a high-performance culture to include performance reviews and development initiatives. - Responsible for overall manpower planning and allocation for the assigned Divisions. - Ensure customer satisfaction and cash collections. - Collaborate with the sales team to support the growth and profitability of the Divisions. WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU - 5-10 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. - Advanced understanding of Profit and Loss statements and key financial drivers. - Proven ability to attract, develop, grow, and retain a strong and effective team. - Ability to manage multiple Profit and Loss goals and targets across Divisions. - Ability to understand the technical aspects of the product lines and applications as necessary to make informed management decisions. - Ability to travel overnight as needed. 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 COMPENSATION Originally posted on Himalayas