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H. T. PROF Group

Service Operations Manager

H. T. PROF Group, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Location:

Newark, NJ Headquarters Office (5 days in Office)

Reports To:

CEO & President

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager to lead and enhance the operational efficiency of our service and inspection division. This vital role focuses on the seamless coordination of scheduling, productivity optimization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and company protocols. This is a leadership role dedicated to operations, not sales.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management:

Oversee the daily execution of service, inspection, and small-scale projects. Ensure timely and efficient scheduling, staffing, and completion of work orders.

Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor service supervisors and field teams to achieve productivity targets, uphold safety standards, and ensure quality compliance.

Scheduling and Dispatch:

Optimize scheduling and dispatch processes to minimize inefficiencies and ensure accurate job tracking.

Financial Oversight:

Drive service margin performance by monitoring and controlling labor, materials, and subcontracting costs, while ensuring timely billing and accurate job closeout.

Inspection Compliance:

Ensure inspections meet regulatory standards and client requirements and improve conversion rates from inspection to repair.

Customer Relationship Management:

Maintain service level agreements, resolve escalated issues, and foster customer retention and contract renewals.

Performance Monitoring:

Report on service revenue, labor utilization, and productivity metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure accountability.

Short-Term Revenue Forecasting Maintain a rolling 4–6‑week service revenue forecast, reviewed weekly, to ensure realistic revenue projections based on scheduled work, open work orders, and approved repairs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Service gross margin percentage

Work order closeout time

Inspection completion rate

Safety incidents

Authority and Decision Rights

Authority over daily service scheduling and labor allocation

Overtime approval within policy limits

Escalation of staffing and compliance risks

Ability to decline non‑profitable work with leadership consultation

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years in fire sprinkler service, inspection, or related MEP service operations

In‑depth knowledge of NFPA‑25 and service workflows

Proven leadership in managing technicians and dispatch teams

Strong financial and operational acumen

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Compensation

Annual performance‑based bonus

Days 1–30:

Familiarize with workflows, review productivity and margins, and establish a baseline forecast.

Days 31–60:

Enhance forecast accuracy and scheduling efficiency.

Days 61–90:

Drive operational improvements and achieve key performance targets.

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