Administration - Vice President, Projects
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteArlington, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead overall project operations, sales, and estimating for Academy Fire, overseeing fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety installations from planning through closeout. Manage departmental P&L, approve major expenditures and change orders, and drive profitability while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and fire codes. Direct a team of Project Managers, Superintendents, and coordinators, establishing performance metrics and resolving high-level risks and customer concerns. Collaborate with executive leadership, sales, and engineering to execute strategic plans and support business development efforts. Requires 10+ years of project management experience with 5+ years in senior leadership within fire protection. Full-time role with occasional after-hours support for critical projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- 10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience
- 5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience within fire protection, life safety, construction, MEP, or related industry
- Proven track record managing large-scale fire protection and life safety projects
- Strong experience overseeing multiple project teams and regional operations
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening
- MVR checks
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degrees or professional certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- NICET Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Fire Protection or Construction-related certifications
- Extensive knowledge of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, suppression, and life safety systems
- Strong understanding of NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable building codes
- Advanced project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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