Schneider Electric · 2 months ago
Fire & Security Systems Construction Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSchneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation. They are seeking a Fire & Security Systems Construction Manager to lead a team in managing complex fire alarm systems, security, access, CCTV, and low voltage systems while ensuring safety and compliance with company policies.
ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage a team in relation to complex fire alarm systems, security, access, CCTV, and low voltage systems
Perform annual and midyear performance reviews for employees. Establish performance goals for employees
Establish training plans for all employees and encourage them to keep their training up to date
Perform regular site visits and 1:1 meeting with direct reports
Find opportunities to interact with customers to assess how team is performing, incorporate feedback into department ways of working
Contribute to departmental or branch strategic planning
Ensure direct reports are properly equipped with tools and safety PPE required to perform their responsibilities on customer sites
Coach and mentor direct reports through daily construction and commissioning questions and share best practices
Stay informed of new developments in field tools and technology and apply them to projects or business processes as required
Accountable for proper scheduling and utilization of employees within the team
Propagate new installation, safety, and commissioning ideas within department/branch
Manage the process of receiving documentation, scheduling, and conducting sales release meetings
Assist sales personnel in review of project cost estimates, assist in creation of sales stage deliverables
Lead quality control and safety audit activity for department or branch, approve audits performed by others
Manage key performance indicators/measures on behalf of Operations Manager
Develop and conduct subcontractor training to help them learn and understand design drawings
Assist PMs in the scheduling or forecasting of construction projects
Participate in pre-bid reviews and Sales-to-Operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout
Ensures the group meets company gross profit objectives through field productivity, scheduling, and controlling costs
Ensure all permits and licenses are secured for each assigned project
Coordinate resources to complete successful start-up and commissioning of the systems to the end user
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the Fire Alarm and Security industry
Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role, leading activity of other project team members on-site, or direct management of employees in a prior managerial role
Advanced understanding of the Fire Alarm and Security industry
Knowledge of Safety and Commissioning processes and best practices
Excellent customer service and leadership skills
Ability to interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate operations personnel or make related recommendations
Responsible for the administration of company policies including safety, utilization, tools, and training/development
Manage a team in relation to complex fire alarm systems, security, access, CCTV, and low voltage systems
Perform annual and midyear performance reviews for employees
Establish performance goals for employees
Establish training plans for all employees and encourage them to keep their training up to date
Perform regular site visits and 1:1 meetings with direct reports
Find opportunities to interact with customers to assess how team is performing
Contribute to departmental or branch strategic planning
Ensure direct reports are properly equipped with tools and safety PPE required to perform their responsibilities on customer sites
Coach and mentor direct reports through daily construction and commissioning questions and share best practices
Stay informed of new developments in field tools and technology and apply them to projects or business processes as required
Accountable for proper scheduling and utilization of employees within the team
Propagate new installation, safety, and commissioning ideas within department/branch
Manage the process of receiving documentation, scheduling, and conducting sales release meetings
Assist sales personnel in review of project cost estimates
Assist in creation of sales stage deliverables
Lead quality control and safety audit activity for department or branch
Approve audits performed by others
Manage key performance indicators/measures on behalf of Operations Manager
Develop and conduct subcontractor training to help them learn and understand design drawings
Assist PMs in the scheduling or forecasting of construction projects
Participate in pre-bid reviews and Sales-to-Operations turnover meetings
Ensure the group meets company gross profit objectives through field productivity, scheduling, and controlling costs
Ensure all permits and licenses are secured for each assigned project
Coordinate resources to complete successful start-up and commissioning of the systems to the end user
Strong knowledge and understanding of industry applications
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams
Excellent contracting skills and an understanding of job financial reports
Strong leadership, presentation, and listening skills
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Technical experience and project/construction management in the commercial fire alarm and life safety industry; 10+ years preferred
Knowledgeable in local and national (NFPA) codes and regulations
Company
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.08BKey Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
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