Fireproofing Division Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

• Estimating & Preconstruction: Perform complete takeoff, pricing, and proposal development using Division 07 specs, tested UL assemblies, W/D and A/P geometry factors, and jobsite logistics to deliver accurate, profitable bids.
• Technical & Code Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to SFRM and intumescent coating specs, IBC codes, and ASTM testing standards (E119, E605, E736), overseeing proper substrate prep and approved designs.
• Field Operations & Quality Control: Lead site planning, crew loading, equipment setup, and trade sequencing while maintaining rigorous QC, thickness/adhesion monitoring, and job-cost tracking from startup to closeout.
• Business Development & Division Leadership: Build local GC and partner relationships to maintain a strong pipeline, hit revenue and backlog targets, and refine the company's historical production/estimating database.

Division Leadership & Strategy

• Build & Lead the Division: Recruit and train field crews, foremen, and estimators while instilling an ownership mindset focused on life-safety compliance and profitability.
• Establish Operational Standards: Develop estimating benchmarks, material-yield targets, job-cost controls, QC/safety protocols, and project startup/closeout workflows.
• Drive Business & Margin Improvement: Build strong vendor/supplier partnerships, leverage product/pricing knowledge, and conduct post-job reviews to continuously improve estimating accuracy and field execution.

Required Experience & Capabilities

• Industry Mastery: 7–10+ years of commercial fireproofing experience, combining independent SFRM/intumescent estimating with field leadership.
• Technical & Project Management: Proven ability to read architectural/structural drawings, interpret UL-tested designs, manage crew/equipment logistics, and handle GC relations (RFIs, submittals, change orders, closeouts).
• Core Qualifications: Strong computer, estimating, and multi-project communication skills; valid driver's license for jobsite visits.

Professional Integrity & Success Criteria

• Ownership & Accountability: Accurate estimating over low‑ball pricing, proactive problem‑solving, and a commitment to protecting CMG's reputation with clients and inspectors.
• The 5-Step Success Metric: Estimate Accurately → Win Profitably → Install Correctly → Pass Inspection → Earn Repeat Work.
• Ideal Backgrounds: Prior experience as a Fireproofing Division/Operations Manager, Senior Estimator, PM, Superintendent, or Passive Fire Protection Manager.