Fire Project Manager

Field Project Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

With outstanding resources encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Company vehicle

What you will do

As a Field Project Manager, for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.

How you will do it

Coordinates and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.

Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.

Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.

Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.

Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.

What we look for

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificate or diploma in a related field (Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic; Security). Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.

Expectation that Project Management Professional certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.

NICET Level II must be obtained within one year of employment.

Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project). Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros is required.

Available for frequent local travel.

Preferred

5 years' installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.

Project management experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100 - $104,525 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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