Fire Alarm & Security Operations Leader
{Fort Wayne, Indiana}
VFP Fire is a people-first company with a proven track record of investing in our teammates. Our purpose of “Building Great Leaders” is at the forefront of everything we do.
VFP Fire is powered by APi Group – a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. Being a part of an organization like APi Group has many benefits, including highly competitive pay, industry leading benefits and perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities.
We often hear companies claim they are a “family” not just a “company.” We strive to be a company that prioritizes the family YOU already have waiting for you at home. Creating a healthy work-life balance and ensuring everyone makes it home safely is our top priority.
Benefits We Offer:
- Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Health, Dental, Vision and More
- 401(k) Plan – Matching %
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Define your career goals and create a plan that make the goals attainable
- Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Discretionary Bonuses
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
Fire Alarm and Security Operations Leader
The Fire Alarm /Security Operations Leader holds overall management responsibility for all aspects of fire alarm and commercial security construction projects. They will oversee or conduct scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of the project according to established criteria. They are responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. This position will lead all fire alarm and security operations, including training and troubleshooting - being the expert on all things low voltage for our office
This position has a salary range of {$60,000 - $80,000) annually depending on experience
Job Responsibilities
- Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.
- Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
- Create a stock list for all material required throughout the project.
- Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
- Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use.
- Develop positive, lasting relationships with customers to ensure the company is meeting customers’ expectations.
- Coordinate with other departments within the office to ensure proper handover of job information.
- Conduct long range project planning and scheduling.
- Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements.
- Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity.
- Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project.
- Travel within the state to work on various locations/job sites as necessary
- Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project.
- Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.
- Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in a timely manner.
- Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow.
- Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines.
- Assist/lead during field check stage of the project.
- Forecast future workforce requirements.
- Oversee work of subcontractors.
Job Qualifications
- Construction Management degree or other applicable degree from a technical school or college.
- NICET certification required. Either “In Training,” or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
- Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
- Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
- Three years successful construction industry experience with knowledge of Fire Protection industry.
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Three years' experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design is preferred.
- Must be detail-oriented and skilled in freehand and mechanical lettering and drawing.
- Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to regularly travel overnight, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Able to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference checks.
EEO statement/Affirmative Action:
- Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Dan Broich.
Please visit www.vfpfire.com/careers for more information or to see all job openings.
VFP Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants with VFP Fire Systems and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
