Field Project Manager - Security Systems
About The Position
Join the Johnson Controls team and help deliver security solutions that support safer, smarter, and more sustainable buildings. You will work with a collaborative group committed to quality, safety, and strong customer outcomes, while developing your skills through meaningful project work and ongoing learning opportunities. Role Overview As the on-site project leader, you will plan, coordinate, implement, and complete security system projects for assigned customers. This role combines technical execution, field leadership, and financial accountability across hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, closeout, and warranty support. You will help ensure each project is delivered safely, on time, within scope, and with accurate financial results.
Requirements
- High School or Technical degree.
- Two years of field project management experience with strong digital literacy and knowledge of project accounting, costing principals, and contracting.
- Three or more years of applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with others in a field-based, customer-facing environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage project documentation, financial details, and multiple workstreams with accuracy and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Seven or more years of field experience in the Fire/Security space.
- Experience supporting project billings, collections, forecasts, and gross margin management.
- Additional experience leading technicians, installers, or designers on complex security system projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout as the primary on-site point of contact for customers and project teams.
- Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
- Manage project costs, billings, collections, and change orders to support accurate financial performance and profitability.
- Communicate clearly with customers throughout all project phases and address technical and business-related issues as they arise.
- Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to keep work moving forward.
- Oversee warranty execution, project documentation, as-builts, commissioning records, and site-specific training for owners and operators.
- Ensure all work meets Johnson Controls standards, AHJ requirements, applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and jobsite safety expectations.
- Maintain productive relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors while supporting job progress meetings and project reporting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and commission / bonus plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
- Extensive product and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities with strong internal resources.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment to complete the job.
- Scheduling and management support, plus JCI employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
