VP Division Manager

Our fast-growing fire sprinkler protection and life safety system company has a full-time career opportunity for a VP Division Manager in our Springfield, Virginia Location. We are growing rapidly and are recruiting top fire protection and life safety talent to join our team.

Honesty, hard work, safety and quality workmanship provide the foundation for our five decades of success. Investment in and support of our more than 1800 employees, with more than 50 professionals who hold NICET Certifications is essential to our growth and success.

We are looking for a Division Manager with a proven track record with business management expertise, strong sales skills and excellent communications skills. VSC Fire & Security, Inc. recruits and retains outstanding fire protection and life safety professionals by offering:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• A challenging work environment with endless opportunities
• Top-tier benefit package:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• Paid holiday and vacation days
• Cutting-edge technological expertise in fire protection and life safety solutions
• A strong safety record

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Springfield division. Create, maintain and develop client base to meet mutually established goals with P& L reporting to senior management. Generate new business, quote on contract opportunities, and negotiate contracts. Make decisions regarding hiring, disciplinary action and termination of staff. Ensure occurrence of and adherence to all safety and training programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with department managers on planning and monitoring job costs and profitability of contracted work to meet department.
• Monitor the activity, productivity, and accuracy of supervisors and employees.
• Assist with providing in-service training for staff and support training and testing for staff certifications.
• Evaluate and discuss with direct reports their progress to include strengths and weaknesses to assist them with their professional growth and meeting of professional goals.
• Review and reinforce standard operating procedures with Address workplace behaviors that raise the risk of liability.
• Work with clients to ensure that all circumstances involving disagreements as to scope, method of handling on-site conditions, and/or other client dissatisfaction are handled tactfully and with patience and integrity.
• Visit customer sites as necessary to check on work progress and fulfillment of contractual commitments.
• Monitor the activity, productivity, and accuracy of supervisors and employees.
• Train, coach, and assist in developing employees.
• Meet with current client base to maintain business relationships and promote new business through value-added offerings.
• Ensure sales follow up on leads, cultivate new contacts, implement specific marketing strategies, and/or expand related services and offerings.
• Assist in preparing proposals and estimates for new and established customers with sales execs.
• Work with department managers on planning and monitoring job costs and profitability of contracted work to meet department
• Ensure that all site-specific and company safety standards are followed.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in management, P&L management, inventory, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiation.
• Conflict resolution, organizational and analytical skills are required.
• Industry-related work experience or related field to include prior management experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with internal and external customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Advanced knowledge of building code requirements for the fire protection industry.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate the best possible pricing and discounts with local vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and job-specific specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• NICET III or IV is preferred.
• Mobility required for in-person visits with clients.
• Capable of using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding when necessary to view work, as well as the ability to enter confined spaces, attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Visual acuity is required for reading documents, meters, and drawings.
• Clear speaking voice for phone interaction.
• Auditory acuity for face-to-face interaction with staff, clients, and AHJs.
• Digital dexterity for PC use.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to use a company vehicle.
• Must pass a drug test and security screening as needed.