Construction Project Manager-Fire
About The Position
At Johnson Controls, our Fire business serves customers across schools, universities, hospitals, commercial properties, industrial buildings, and government facilities with fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security, sound and communications, and nurse call systems and services. In this role, you will help lead construction installation projects that protect people, property, and critical operations. The Fire Alarm Construction Manager is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of fire alarm construction installation projects. This is a field-focused role, spending much of the time onsite with customers, installers, and project partners to keep work safe, organized, on schedule, and financially on track. The ideal candidate is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and experienced in fast-paced commercial fire alarm installation environments.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation within the commercial industry.
- Project management experience.
- Estimating experience.
- Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
- Experience with Excel and other Microsoft products.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with personal computers, including Windows 7/XP/NT/2000.
- Strong field presence and the ability to spend 70%-80% of the time visiting project sites and customers.
Nice To Haves
- NICET Certification license 3 or greater.
- Knowledge of P&L.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm systems.
- Coach and mentor technicians, apprentices, and other direct reports.
- Order materials and equipment needed to support project execution.
- Monitor project financials, budgets, and hours assigned to each job.
- Maintain installer schedules and coordinate labor planning with operations.
- Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
- Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
- Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
- Support interviewing and evaluation of employees and apprentices as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus plan.
- 15 days of vacation in the first year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
- Company vehicle.
- JCI employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
