Vice President, Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and execute project strategies that align with the company's growth and profitability objectives.

• Set operational goals, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.

• Supervise installation projects related to fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, suppression systems, emergency communications, security, and life safety.

• Ensure effective project planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout.

• Monitor project performance, budget adherence, labor utilization, and resource distribution.

• Address significant project issues, risks, and client concerns.

• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and industry standards.

• Manage Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for the project department.

• Review cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Track project margins and identify opportunities for cost control and profitability enhancement.

• Authorize major expenses, change orders, and subcontractor contracts.

• Lead and mentor project teams while fostering high-performance staff development.

• Set performance objectives and conduct evaluations of team performance.

• Advocate for workplace safety programs and assist with audits, inspections, and corrective measures.

• Ensure maintenance of licenses, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

• Cultivate relationships with customers, contractors, architects, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and strategic partners.

• Engage in executive-level customer meetings and project reviews.

• Assist in business development and key account expansion initiatives.

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Service, Procurement, and Operations teams.

• Facilitate seamless transitions from sales to execution and promote cross-departmental coordination.

• Contribute to ongoing improvement and organizational development efforts.

• Participate in executive leadership meetings and company-wide strategic planning sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications are advantageous.

• Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management.

• At least 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience in the fire protection, life safety, construction, MEP, or related sectors.

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale fire protection and life safety projects.

• Strong background in overseeing multiple project teams and regional operations.

• Preferred certifications include PMP, NICET Certification, OSHA 30-Hour Certification, and other fire protection or construction-related credentials.

• In-depth knowledge of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, suppression, and life safety systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and relevant building codes.

• Advanced project management and organizational competencies.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

• Strong financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel to branch offices, customer locations, and project sites regularly.

• Availability for occasional after-hours support for critical projects and client needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Long-Term Incentive Opportunities

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Executive Benefits