H. T. PROF Group
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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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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