General Manager - Fire Protection

🔥 General Manager – Fire Protection (Sprinkler Services)

📍 Location: Beltsville, Maryland 📅 Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

💼 About the Role

Career Staffing Talent (CST) has partnered with a national fire-protection company to recruit a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead and continue scaling the fire protection operations, with a focus on sprinkler service. This is a high-impact leadership position with full ownership of the P&L, strategic oversight of project delivery, cost management, and performance-driven team leadership.

If you're passionate about operational excellence and building a culture of accountability, this is your stage.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the P&L and drive profitability across service operations
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, empowering managers and field personnel to meet goals and exceed service standards
• Oversee project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance align with company objectives
• Implement cost control strategies to improve service margins and project ROI
• Develop scalable processes across sprinkler inspection, repair, deficiency, and new install service lines
• Work with sales team to build client relationships that foster repeat business and referrals
• Ensure all operations comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and approve annual budgets, forecast expenditures, and track KPIs to keep performance metrics on target
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive business development initiatives, optimize workflows, and advocate for new tools or technologies
• Maintain technical and leadership expertise through continuous learning and industry engagement

✅ Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing sprinkler service teams and large-scale projects
• Strong command of financial management, including full P&L responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience considered
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead with clarity and confidence
• Demonstrated success in growing service revenues and managing operational costs

Please feel free to inquire, even if only curious. All inquiries will be kept confidential.