Regional Fire & Life Safety Manager

SOCOTEC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Regional Fire & Life Safety Manager will launch and grow SOCOTEC Life Safety’s fire protection engineering division in the region. The role combines fire protection engineering expertise, business development, financial and operational management, and leadership to establish the office, build a team, develop client relationships, and drive growth. The manager will set up scalable processes and ensure high standards of project quality, safety, and compliance while aligning the Service Line with regional and national strategies.

The position includes responsibility for regional market entry and growth, client acquisition and retention, and representing SOCOTEC in the local industry. It also involves overseeing projects and technical work, managing the Service Line’s financial performance and operations, and recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frame.
• 7–10 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of fire protection systems design, building codes, and safety regulations, including NFPA, IBC, and UBC.
• Experience managing or starting up a business unit, particularly in a technical or engineering-based environment.
• Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project acquisition.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional market entry and growth strategy for SOCOTEC Life Safety, aligned with regional and national strategies.
• Identify and secure client opportunities to drive market penetration and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with clients, owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Drive cross-selling of SOCOTEC’s integrated services in partnership with other regional Business Unit General Managers.
• Serve as the primary local contact for major Service Line clients and develop long-term client partnerships.
• Represent SOCOTEC through industry involvement, thought leadership, and participation in local professional organizations.
• Oversee fire protection engineering projects from inception through completion, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on fire suppression systems, life safety systems, fire alarm systems, and building code compliance.
• Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal fire protection codes and safety regulations.
• Manage full Service Line P&L for the local area, including budgeting, forecasting, utilization, margins, and cash flow.
• Establish and optimize operational processes, quality management systems, and safety protocols.
• Implement KPIs and performance metrics to support accountability, continuous improvement, utilization, and billable-hour targets.
• Manage project execution, resource allocation, billing, and collections; support contract tracking, budget monitoring, and collection efforts.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor technical, commercial, and operational staff.
• Set, communicate, and monitor goals and objectives aligned with regional and business targets.
• Attract and retain talent, develop future leaders, and support succession planning.
• Promote a hands-on, high-accountability culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and professional excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager