Field Project Manager 3-Fire
About The Position
Johnson Controls supports customers with fire protection, life safety, and mission-critical building systems including both Fire Alarm and Sprinkler, helping them operate safely, reliably, and with greater resilience. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and a strong field organization, we help turn project goals into real-world results. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. Our teams work closely with customers to solve challenges, strengthen outcomes, and support safer buildings and communities. As a Fire Project Manager 3, you will lead moderately complex Alarm and Sprinkler fire and life-safety projects with medium to high corporate priority. You will provide project management expertise from scope definition and planning through closeout, while maintaining control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
- Five years of project management experience in the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler industry or new construction environment.
- Experience leading moderately complex projects with schedule, cost, quality, and customer-facing accountability.
- Ability to travel as needed, including daily travel and some overnight travel, approximately 25%+ depending on active projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal partners.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fire alarm or broader fire/life-safety systems.
- CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager).
- PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional).
- Ability to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
- Experience with Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
- Lead fire Alarm and Sprinkler and related fire/life-safety projects from setup through final closeout.
- Define project scope, identify risks, prioritize work, and support project methodology.
- Set up local project offices and coordinate resources, vendors, and subcontractors as needed.
- Track schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide project updates, cycle reviews, and expected results to management and customers.
- Monitor installation progress, resolve issues, and help keep projects on time and in scope.
- Maintain strong customer communication and follow up promptly on concerns or issues.
- Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality standards.
- Use PMI methodology to manage integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
- Stay close to the work by leading project resources, clarifying responsibilities, and removing obstacles for customers and field teams.
- Own outcomes with accountability by tracking expenditures, reviewing progress reports, and maintaining full financial control of the project.
- Use AIA standards to understand internal and external cost structures and translate financial information accurately.
- Improve every day by inspecting work in progress, addressing problems early, and using candid, practical problem-solving.
- Win as one team through timely communication and collaboration with project staff, customers, management, and vendors.
- Provide clear, concise, and professional support so issues are resolved quickly and customer confidence stays high.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
- 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
- Competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
