Full-Time

Operations Specialist

Deadline 8/14/27
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

201-500 employees

Fire protection design, installation, testing, maintenance.

No salary listed

Concord, NH, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Two to three years of professional office experience, ideally in a construction, service-based, or operations-driven environment.
  • Prior experience in a service business, scheduling, coordination, or operations support role.
  • Comfort working with technology, including Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Interest in learning an industry-specific service platform such as ServiceTrade, with the initiative to develop advanced skills over time.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and stay organized during high-volume periods.
  • Strong attention to detail when reviewing scopes, contracts, and billing information.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee service delivery for an assigned product line or portfolio of work.
  • Review scopes of work and service contracts to confirm accuracy before and after work is performed.
  • Compare billing against contract quotes and identify differences or discrepancies.
  • Investigate billing issues by checking work performed, documentation, and contract terms.
  • Communicate with customers regarding invoice questions, adjustments, or clarifications.
  • Coordinate with technicians, service managers, and office staff to ensure jobs are set up, documented, and billed correctly.
  • Support end-of-month billing cycles while working at a computer for extended periods.
  • Help maintain organized digital records so work, documentation, and billing are easy to trace and understand.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting field-based work in construction, facilities, or fire protection.
  • Experience using Excel or similar tools to reconcile numbers, investigate discrepancies, or track work progress.
  • Experience working in a private equity-backed environment with defined key performance indicators, growth targets, and structured reporting.
  • A record of catching small errors before they become bigger problems, especially during month-end billing cycles.
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

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Encore Fire Protection offers design, installation, testing, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems for commercial buildings. Its product is an end-to-end service package that covers the entire lifecycle of fire protection systems, making it a single-source provider for facility owners. The company differentiates itself by building a large regional footprint across the Northeastern United States through hiring skilled personnel and acquiring local fire protection businesses, creating a centralized, recurring-revenue service model. Encore’s goal is to become the leading fire protection services provider in its region by consolidating a fragmented market and delivering dependable, continuous service—evidenced by its 2025 acquisition by Permira as validation of its growth and consolidation strategy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Ashley Somyk became Vice President of Talent in March 2025, strengthening hiring.
  • Encore’s ongoing hiring shows demand for technicians and account growth.
  • The January 2025 Fireline Corp. acquisition expanded Mid-Atlantic reach and cross-sell potential.

What critics are saying

  • Permira’s leverage raises integration pressure; missed synergies can squeeze margins by 2026.
  • Commercial property owners can delay inspections after acquisitions, hitting renewals and cash flow.
  • A major safety failure or OSHA lawsuit would damage trust and trigger contract losses.

What makes Encore Fire Protection unique

  • Encore bundles inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair across fire-safety systems.
  • Its Northeast-Mid-Atlantic density creates sticky recurring revenue and faster dispatch times.
  • Permira’s March 2025 acquisition validates Encore’s fragmented-market rollup strategy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company News

Town of Norton, Massachusetts
Apr 14th, 2025
Fire Sprinkler Flow Test - Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8 AM - 151-226 Godfrey Dr

On 4/14/25, beginning at 8 AM, there will be a Fire Sprinkler Flow Test conducted by Encore Fire Protection at 151-226 Godfrey Drive for Annual Sprinkler Inspection.

HR TODAY
Mar 14th, 2025
Surya Shekhar De Appointed as Head - Performance, Rewards, Talent Management, HR Analytics, and Employee Experience at Bandhan Bank

Ashley Somyk has been promoted to Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection, where she will lead workforce development, recruitment, and employee engagement.

HR TODAY
Mar 14th, 2025
Ashley Somyk Appointed as Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, March 2025 - Encore Fire Protection has appointed Ashley Somyk as Vice President of Talent, recognizing her leadership in talent acquisition, culture development, and workforce strategy.

Bloomberg
Feb 6th, 2025
Permira Said to Buy Encore Fire Protection in $1.8 Billion Deal

Permira has agreed to acquire Encore Fire Protection for about $1.8 billion including debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter.