Fire Project Manager
Johnson Controls
Fire Project Manager
Job Description
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we help improve the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. At Johnson Controls, you will join a collaborative team with opportunities to grow through meaningful work, learning, and hands-on project experience.Role OverviewAs a Fire Project Manager, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. You will be responsible for planning and executing projects that are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and financial performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.Coordinate the flow of work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.Facilitate project reviews, including Work in Progress meetings, status updates, and resolution of project issues.Support change order processing and work to improve project margin on each assignment.Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.How You Will Do ItOwn project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity while keeping customer commitments front and center.Stay close to the work by coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details so obstacles are identified and removed early.Use a disciplined project plan to track schedule, budget, quality, and risk, and communicate progress clearly to internal teams and customers.Improve every day by following published codes, standards, unique specifications, and AHJ requirements with candor and practical problem-solving.Win as one team by working across field, office, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues, manage change orders, and deliver strong project results.Follow departmental and SOX procedures, and maintain accurate project documentation from start to finish.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment.NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment.Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.Availability for frequent local travel.Nice to HaveCertificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.Why Join UsWe offer a competitive salary and bonus plan, with a hiring range of $97,000 to $130,000, based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one. Additional support includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, extensive product and on-the-job cross-training opportunities, a collaborative environment, a company vehicle, and our Zero Harm commitment to safety.If you are ready to lead important projects and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Locations
- Princeton-New Jersey-United States of America
Salary
97,000 - 130,000 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Fireintermediate
- MS Office applicationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. (experience)
- 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems. (experience, 5 years)
- Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment. (experience)
- NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment. (experience)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project. (experience)
- Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros. (experience)
- Availability for frequent local travel. (experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent. (experience)
- 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems. (experience, 5 years)
- Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment. (experience)
- NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment. (experience)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project. (experience)
- Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros. (experience)
- Availability for frequent local travel. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security. (experience)
- Certification in Fire Alarm Systems. (certification)
- Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security. (experience)
- Certification in Fire Alarm Systems. (certification)
Responsibilities
- Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
- Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
- Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate the flow of work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
- Facilitate project reviews, including Work in Progress meetings, status updates, and resolution of project issues.
- Support change order processing and work to improve project margin on each assignment.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.
- Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
- Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
- Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate the flow of work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
- Facilitate project reviews, including Work in Progress meetings, status updates, and resolution of project issues.
- Support change order processing and work to improve project margin on each assignment.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.
- Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity while keeping customer commitments front and center.
- Stay close to the work by coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details so obstacles are identified and removed early.
- Use a disciplined project plan to track schedule, budget, quality, and risk, and communicate progress clearly to internal teams and customers.
- Improve every day by following published codes, standards, unique specifications, and AHJ requirements with candor and practical problem-solving.
- Win as one team by working across field, office, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues, manage change orders, and deliver strong project results.
- Follow departmental and SOX procedures, and maintain accurate project documentation from start to finish.
- Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity while keeping customer commitments front and center.
- Stay close to the work by coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details so obstacles are identified and removed early.
- Use a disciplined project plan to track schedule, budget, quality, and risk, and communicate progress clearly to internal teams and customers.
- Improve every day by following published codes, standards, unique specifications, and AHJ requirements with candor and practical problem-solving.
- Win as one team by working across field, office, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues, manage change orders, and deliver strong project results.
- Follow departmental and SOX procedures, and maintain accurate project documentation from start to finish.
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