Johnson Controls

Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls$68K — $93K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certificate/diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security; Fire Alarm Systems certification preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems installation.
  • Project Management Professional certification expected within two years.
  • NICET Level II certification required within one year.
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly in Excel; capable of creating spreadsheets and macros.
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the local area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fire alarm, security, and communication projects in various facility settings.
  • Set up project offices and define project scope and risks.
  • Manage project schedules and budgets while ensuring safety and quality compliance.
  • Coordinate project progress from design to field installation.
  • Conduct Work in Progress meetings for stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to codes, standards, and specific project requirements.
  • Manage change orders and strive for margin improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Participation in a competitive bonus plan based on performance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Supportive work environment encouraging personal growth.
  • Emphasis on safety and quality in project management.
Full Job Description
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.
  • 5 years' installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
  • 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.


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-93,000 (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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
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Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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