Fire and Life Safety Manager
Job ID
110536
Posted
15-Mar-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Plano - Texas - United States of America

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to implement and manage FLS (Fire & Life Safety) programs relative to a large national/international corporate account or market area.

Characteristics of responsible programs:

Account Square Footage Size: > 5 million Vendor/Contract Relations: 100+Ees

     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages FLS programs and initiatives to meet regulatory requirements and FLS needs of a client account. Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.

Monitors fire incidents in the specified region for the account.  Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.

Manages, develops and implements FLS programs and initiatives to meet regulatory 

requirements and FLS needs of the client account.

Oversees, creates, and modifies necessary, FLS plans, playbooks, and procedures for the account, market area, or assigned area of responsibility. Ensures information is current, complete and effectively implemented.

Monitors  FLS regulatory compliance within the account, market area, or assigned area of responsibility. Communicates all findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers to effect timely and necessary corrections. Assist in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance as required.

Assists in identifying in opportunities to reduce costs while enhancing quality of services for a client/account.

Promotes fire and life safety consciousness among employees by providing accurate and informative data, conducting safety meetings, giving timely feedback, on safety suggestions and visibly supporting the safety program(s).

Acts as a resource to staff and employees as an  FLS subject matter expert. Other duties may be assigned.

   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.


QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred,

(BA/BS) in  fire safety management, safety sciences or related technical degrees.  .

4-6 years of experience in electronics, fire safety, or other related specialty.

Minimum of five years of experience in supervision and administration of fire prevention programs

Demonstrated knowledge of national, federal, state and local fire and life safety regulations is essential. Direct experience dealing with regulatory agencies and / or compliance officers is preferred.

Experience working in, construction, and / or facility maintenance and management is preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

State Board Fire Sprinkler Contractor

NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level II Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level II Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, etc.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and fire prevention systems, drawings and specifications.. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet.

Ability to learn use of site-specific fire prevention systems and applications.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact, including contractual fines or penalties for contractual commitments.   


CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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