Fire Inspection Manager

Johnson Controls•San DIego, CA

About The Position

The Inspection Manager shall oversee Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Inspectors for Johnson Controls. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day tasks of inspectors, recommending new hires and promotions, providing ongoing employee training, and participating in performance evaluations. The manager will ensure a thorough understanding and daily compliance with company policies, consistently reinforcing the message of being a "World Class Service Provider" and ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service. Effective performance measures will be assigned, and employees will be motivated to achieve and exceed objectives professionally, timely, and with quality. A positive, professional attitude is expected towards all customers, with active participation in resolving customer issues. Collaboration with Inspections Coordinators on scheduling and reviewing deficiency inspection reports is key. The role ensures delivery matches contractual obligations, prepares past-due projections, and is aware of weekly/monthly revenue/margin goals to maximize the productivity of assigned field personnel. Monthly meetings with customers and inspectors are required to ensure quality inspections and overall customer satisfaction. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

5 or more years of Management experience, preferably in a similar industry.
3 or more years of experience in the fire protection/life safety industry.
Understanding of P&L and the ability to oversee Sales activities.
Demonstrated leadership with effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with MS Office as well as online systems; knowledge of Oracle & maintenance scheduling systems a plus.
Knowledge of applicable fire regulations and codes, e.g., OFC, ULC, etc., required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must have excellent communication skills, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers.
Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and able to learn quickly.
Possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
Be able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State, and Local Codes.

Nice To Haves

NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Inspectors’ day-to-day tasks, recommend new hires & promotions; provide ongoing employee training & participate in performance evaluations.
Maintain complete understanding of Company policies and review with inspectors to promote understanding and compliance daily.
Consistently reinforce the message of “World Class Service Provider” and ensure delivery of customer service.
Ensure that effective performance measures are assigned, and that employees are motivated to achieve and exceed objectives in a professional, timely, and quality manner.
Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude to all internal and external customers; actively participate in quickly resolving customer issues.
Work with Inspections Coordinators on scheduling and reviewing deficiency inspection reports.
Ensure delivery matches contractual obligations ; prepare past-due projections; know the weekly/monthly revenue/margin goals and consistently maximize productivity of assigned field personnel.
Meet with customers and inspectors monthly to ensure delivery of quality inspections and overall customer satisfaction.
Perform additional duties as required.