Company Overview:

At Eastern Fire Group (a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer) we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Eastern Fire/Davis-Ulmer difference.

Job Summary:

The role of the Contracts Leader/ Manager is to ensure profitable and efficient delivery of quality fire protection sprinkler systems through proactive management of a contract department. Responsible to plan and direct the accomplishment of department objectives, as well as perform a wide variety of duties required to maintain the efficient, day to day operations of a department within a specific branch office. The Contracts Leader is responsible for all aspects of contract projects from the decision to estimate to the initial sale through completion of work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize personnel to accomplish goals efficiently; prioritize and focus work efforts as required, and assist in the recruitment of additional personnel as required
• Monitor progress of projects, confer with project managers, and review reports to ensure progression according to schedule and budgetary guidelines/forecasts
• Conduct monthly cost to complete meetings providing specific written summary information to Branch Leader
• Responsible for financial aspects of all projects, including margin, collections, and cash flow
• Manage Sales reps and sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals
• Manage all project activities from design through completed installation
• Ensure the proper handoff of project information throughout project life cycle
• Responsible for the technical correctness of reports and proposals
• Advise project managers on technical project issues
• Ensure company safety guidelines are followed on all projects and tasks
• Consult with management to identify, plan, and develop methods to continually obtain greater efficiency and improve business processes
• Make certain all departments maintain historical records of activities for future use
• Direct, assist, instruct, check, follow-up, and perform manager assigned responsibilities to maximize effectiveness and attain office objectives
• Review workflow and reassign responsibilities based on anticipated workloads
• Develop and review quotes and proposals for prospective work.
• Build relationships with GC’s, end users, and AHJ’s to help drive quality business to the branch
• Coach and mentor, the division managers in the branch to help them build both technical and business acumen
• Develop reporting personnel to ensure growth and continued success of organization
• Responsible for directing, motivating, developing, evaluating and reviewing subordinates work.
• Managing staff, preparing work schedules, and assigning projects and duties
• Monitoring and controlling resources used by subordinates.
• Interview and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
• Review department payroll hours.
• Provide other support whether apparent, required or needed.
• Complete additional projects as developed and assigned by your supervisor or management.

Job Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the Fire Protection Industry; Fire Protection Construction knowledge is required
• Experience in project management, design, and/or sales is required
• Confirmed ability to understand the technical and financial aspects of the position
• NICET certification a plus
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss financial information with regards to branch operation
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team to accomplish goals
• Good and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check

Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in various computer programs and Microsoft Office software programs.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service

Why work for Eastern Fire?

• We offer competitive pay for experienced individuals.
• We are owned by the APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation based in Minnesota. This is a benefit that provides financial support and backing, world-class training, and leadership development.
• We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.
• We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
• We hire people whose values align with ours. This is a key element of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
• We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.
• Davis-Ulmer and our Family of Companies offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and our Family of Companies offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."