Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager

Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager to lead our Fire Protection Division in Pawtucket, RI. This leadership role provides oversight of fire sprinkler estimating, project execution, operations, and client relationships. The position is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, contract administration, resource planning, and team development while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The Fire Sprinkler Operations Manager will work closely with customers, project teams, union tradespeople, and company leadership to support business growth, strengthen client relationships, and advance the continued success of the Fire Protection Division.

 Essential Duties:

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, colleagues, supervisors, administrative personnel, field craft workers/supervisors, vendors, and subcontractors based on mutual respect and integrity
• Organize and manage project documentation in a comprehensive and accurate manner, including but not limited to, procurement activities, change order requests, subcontracts, materials and equipment, etc.
• Oversee and manage project budget for all material and labor costs
• Understand project specifications, plans, and schedule as well as the resources needed to complete the work within the allotted time frame.
• Manage all aspects of assigned construction project objectives; assess quality of work, track progress, monitor safety of personnel, attend project-related meetings, etc.
• Actively monitor project performance and estimate cost projections
• Manage billings to maintain positive cash flow

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• 6-10 years of experience in fire protection project management, operations, or a closely related construction leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop project teams while driving successful project outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to establish accountability, foster collaboration, and create a positive, results-oriented work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, contract administration, scheduling, and project execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Sage Timberline or similar construction financial management software is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Fire Protection Division.

Physical Demands:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently walk through job sites and drive to and from those job sites
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Arden Building Companies, LLC:

Arden Building Companies, LLC is the holding company for Arden Engineering Constructors, Corporate Mechanical of New England, Earthwise Energy Technologies, MJ Daly, and Unique Metal Works. Our comprehensive skill sets cover a wide range of services, including mechanical, electrical, and fire protection construction, service, maintenance, and building automation. With our extensive experience and talented teams, we provide the utmost level of quality and solutions for the demands of today’s complex building systems. We are New England’s premier mechanical contractor.

Arden Building Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Our success directly reflects the skills, experience, and dedication our people. To help them succeed, we strive to provide a positive, productive work environment based upon both mutual respect and a commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. All our employees share the responsibility for supporting our policies for a harassment-free and drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check, driving record, and a 5-panel drug screen, satisfactory to Arden Building Companies, LLC policies.