What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Century Fire Protection?
Div. 130 - Odenton, MD
Summary
Responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and financial performance of the fire protection business, including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, inspection, service, and special hazard systems; oversees operations, safety, quality, customer relationships, and growth while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 10–15 years of experience in fire protection with leadership responsibility; proven P&L management and financial leadership experience; demonstrated success managing large teams and complex operations; NICET certification(s) in Water-Based Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems; State or local contractor or qualifying agent licenses, where applicable.
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction or service management software (ERP, project management, scheduling, and work order systems), ServiceTrade preferred.
Physical Demands
Office and field-based role with regular job site visits; ability to stand, walk, kneel, and climb for extended periods; computer use while in office; travel may be required based on operational footprint
What's In It For You?
Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.
Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.
We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:
Summary
Responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and financial performance of the fire protection business, including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, inspection, service, and special hazard systems; oversees operations, safety, quality, customer relationships, and growth while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable operations, service, inspection, project management, and administrative leaders.
- Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability across all teams.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee daily fire protection operations, including installation, service, inspection, and testing.
- Ensure full compliance with NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
- Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Drive profitability through labor efficiency, pricing discipline, cost control, and change management.
- Partner with sales and estimating to grow installation, service, and recurring inspection revenue.
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers, general contractors, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Champion safety, training, licensing, and audit readiness across the organization.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, system optimization, and KPI tracking (margin, growth, safety, inspections, retention).
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 10–15 years of experience in fire protection with leadership responsibility; proven P&L management and financial leadership experience; demonstrated success managing large teams and complex operations; NICET certification(s) in Water-Based Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems; State or local contractor or qualifying agent licenses, where applicable.
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction or service management software (ERP, project management, scheduling, and work order systems), ServiceTrade preferred.
Physical Demands
Office and field-based role with regular job site visits; ability to stand, walk, kneel, and climb for extended periods; computer use while in office; travel may be required based on operational footprint
What's In It For You?
Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.
Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.
We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:
- Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
- Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
- Company Paid Training and Certifications
- Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection)