Fire & Life Safety Manager

Corporate Office Location: 980 Hammond Dr NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA Maintain regulatory compliance/documentation for all Fire/Life Safety in accordance with all federal and state regulations and the National Fire Protection Association codes for all properties located across the United States. Oversees 3rd party inspection of all property locations and building structures for fire hazards and conformance with applicable fire and life safety codes. Interprets various laws, ordinances, and regulations to comply with safety regulations and fire prevention codes in accordance with national, state and county standards. Communicates with Authorities having Jurisdiction regarding violations or potential safety improvements and assists with resolution or implementation. Advises and instructs General Managers and Regional Operations Manager in fire prevention methods in the removal of fire hazards, and makes recommendations for reducing potential hazards. Reports violations of fire safety regulations and establishes safety standards to appropriate leadership and prepares written notices for follow‑up; analyzes trends and prepares summaries for leadership for improved safety outcomes. Receives, responds to and investigates common complaints regarding fire code violation; provides direction to comply. Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the fire/life safety field for application to functional areas of responsibility. Partners with and supervises Fire and Life Safety Coordinator to carry out major projects and ensures parties are kept informed on project status. Manages and maintains vendor relationships to ensure project bids are appropriate for scopes of work required and timely completed. Performs other related duties as assigned. High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three years’ experience in fire prevention and suppression functions, two of which shall be at the Fire Inspector Technician level or equivalent. Certified Fire Inspector is strongly preferred but not required. Must work out of the corporate office in Sandy Springs, GA (North Atlanta). Mental and Physical Demands Mental Demands This position requires the following mental demands: Effectively manage high‑stress situations and multi‑taking/prioritizing deadlines Ability to make sound, clear and concise decisions Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to lift, move or carry objects over 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; Move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to fire, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, temperature extremes, and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from falling from high places; exposed electrical currents; confrontational persons; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery. The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely outside of Company Directed Guidelines is not permitted. Currently, the in‑office work model is a hybrid with 2 days remote/3 days in the office. Travel Demands Must be able to travel with prior short notice given. Approximately 25 % overnight travel required; flying and/or driving to properties located across the US. The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers/supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at‑will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uptown Suites