What you will do- Lead local field operations for suppression construction and retrofit projects in the Aurora/Denver metro area, ensuring schedule adherence, cost control, and quality across day-to-day field activities.
- Manage and coach a team of field technicians, providing daily direction, resource allocation, and on-site support to meet safety, productivity, and customer experience goals.
- Plan monthly technician routes and labor loading to maximize crew utilization, minimize travel time, and align capacity with committed milestones and cash-flow targets
- Own customer satisfaction for assigned projects-proactively communicate scope, changes, and progress; resolve issues; and drive repeat business through professional delivery and closeout.
- Ensure uncompromising safety compliance, enforcing Johnson Controls EHS standards and all AHJ requirements; lead toolbox talks, pre-task plans, and incident response/reporting.
- Analyze team performance and project KPIs (labor productivity, margin, change orders, punch-list aging) and recommend improvements in methods, staffing, and subcontractor mix to protect profitability and schedule.
- Coordinate materials and subcontractors (fabrication, special hazards equipment, inspections) to keep crews working with the right parts at the right time; steward procurement and billing workflows.
- Champion Johnson Controls standards in installation practices, documentation, and commissioning for suppression systems; drive quality and right-first-time outcomes
How you will do it- Plan & dispatch: Build 4-6-week labor plans and monthly route sheets; level crews daily based on job status, site readiness, and change-orders
- Coach for performance: Set clear expectations, conduct ride-alongs and site audits, and provide timely feedback to elevate craftsmanship, safety behaviors, and customer communication
- Control the job: Track install progress to the plan; approve timesheets; manage extras; trigger material releases; and align inspections/commissioning to achieve milestone billing.
- Manage partners: Source and oversee qualified subs; verify scope, T&Cs, and safety readiness; and ensure compliant, efficient execution.
- Drive continuous improvement: Use KPI dashboards and branch reviews to identify variances and implement corrective actions that strengthen margin and cycle time.
What we look forRequired- Education: University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: 6+ years in fire suppression, sprinkler, or special hazards field operations/construction management-or closely related trades; proven success managing multi-site crews and schedules. (role requirement; JCI JD style)
- Technical proficiency with suppression systems, drawings, and installation standards; strong understanding of job-site safety protocols and compliance.
- Operational acumen: Able to plan routes/labor, read budgets, interpret KPIs, and make decisions that balance customer satisfaction with financial goals.
- Communication & leadership: Clear, confident communicator with a track record of coaching field technicians and collaborating with customers, GCs, and inspectors.
Preferred- NICET certifications or suppression/sprinkler design credentials; familiarity with brands and tools across the Johnson Controls portfolio (e.g., TYCO, ANSUL, SPRINKCAD).
- Experience delivering branch-level suppression projects within a rolling backlog.
- Vendor/subcontractor management experience and fluency in change-order practices
Driving & site access: Valid driver's license; ability to travel between job sites and branch office; meet customer/site safety and access requirements.
What we offer- A culture that values safety, integrity, and customer-driven performance, plus opportunities to grow within a global leader in fire suppression solutions.
- Competitive benefits and career development aligned to Johnson Controls standards and brand guidelines.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88k- 122k(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
