Sincerely caring about our employees and customers is what has made the Grunau Company the benchmark of excellence for over 100 years.  We value commitment, respect and integrity and encourage everyone to exceed their personal and professional endeavors.  

As the newest member of the Davis-Ulmer family of companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders, we will develop an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience.

The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a highly motivated and customer focused individual to fill an open Fire Alarm Sales & Project Manager role in our Youngstown, OH location.  As a Sales & Project Manager your role consists of the day-to-day activities that help us accomplish our goal of servicing customers through the inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation and modifications of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems.  

Why work for Grunau Fire Protection?

• We offer competitive pay for experienced individuals.
• We are owned by the APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation based in Minnesota.  This is a benefit that provides financial support and backing, world-class training, and leadership development.
• We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled. 
• We hire people whose values align with ours.  This is a key element of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
• We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.

• Assume a leadership role in the identification and building of significant long-term (owner-direct) relationships; this includes actively seeking out new relationships and service opportunities.
• Produce detailed estimates and proposals.
• Be responsible for managing Fire Alarm projects, including scheduling labor, managing costs, field labor, sub-contractors, and safety to assure project is completed on-time and under budget.
• Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor purchase orders and evaluate submittals to reflect contract drawings and specifications.
• Promoting safety – enforcing safe work practices. (SBO’s / Tool Box Talks)
• Cross-sell fire alarm projects & inspections and monitoring services
• Work with the Contract department to secure fire protection service contracts
• Maintain a high level of service and quality upon which our business has been built.
• Meet or exceed annual agreed upon sales numbers and margins.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• NICET Certification is preferred.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma required; related degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Management/leadership, design, and sales preferred.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective sales and project management techniques to maximize performance.

 Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Coordination/Supervision of field personnel

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional building environments with moderate to high noise levels, and specific safety requirements.
• Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

Davis-Ulmer and our family of companies offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what you value most."